Patna, November 8: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav shocked everyone with his decision to divorce his wife of six months, Aishwarya Rai, recently. Post that there were reports earlier, that he has gone missing and has not returned home after he visited his father in Ranchi. However, according to IANS report, Tej Pratap is in Varanasi, and is in touch with few of his close supporters. The official quoted in the report said that he was extremely upset that his family, including his mother, didn't support his decision. Aishwarya Rai to Get a Divorce! Lalu Prasad Yadav's Son Tej Pratap Files Application at Patna Court

"Tej Pratap, who is a deeply religious man, went to Varanasi to get some peace after he announced his decision to the media which was not approved by his family. He is likely to return soon," the official added.

Pratap's mother, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, has been eagerly waiting for his return to join the family for Diwali celebrations, the sources said here. However, RJD leaders said that Tej Pratap was camping in Varanasi since Monday.

Tej Pratap Yadav got married to the daughter of RJD leader and lawmaker Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Rai. The engagement ceremony had taken place on April 18 but Lalu could not be part of it as he has been serving jail term in Birsa Munda Jail in Jharkhand after getting convicted in the fodder scam case. Lalu Prasad Yadav attended son Tej Pratap's marriage taking leave on medical grounds.

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