Social media platforms were flooded with sensational claims that Tej Pratap Yadav, the prominent RJD leader and son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, was hospitalized following the disappointing Bihar election results in November 2025. These viral posts suggested the political leader suffered health complications due to the electoral setback.
The Viral Misinformation Campaign
Multiple social media accounts circulated posts claiming that Tej Pratap Yadav was admitted to a hospital after the Bihar assembly election results were declared. The false reports gained significant traction across platforms, with many users expressing concern about the politician's health condition.
Some posts even specified that Yadav was taken to a private hospital in Patna, while others claimed he required emergency medical attention due to the stress of election results. The timing of these claims, immediately following the election outcome, made them particularly believable to many social media users.
India TV Fact Check Investigation
India TV's fact-check team conducted a thorough investigation into these claims and found no evidence supporting the hospitalization rumors. The team verified that Tej Pratap Yadav was actively participating in political activities and public appearances during the period when he was supposedly hospitalized.
Our investigation revealed that the RJD leader was seen at multiple public events and political meetings in the days following the election results. There were no official statements from the Yadav family, RJD party officials, or any medical institutions confirming such hospitalization.
The fact-check team also monitored local news sources from Patna and other parts of Bihar, none of which reported any such medical emergency involving the political leader. This complete absence of credible reporting strongly indicated that the claims were fabricated.
Pattern of Political Misinformation
This incident represents a concerning trend of political misinformation targeting prominent leaders during sensitive periods like election results. Similar false health-related rumors have circulated about other political figures in the past, often during times of political significance.
Experts note that such misinformation campaigns are designed to create sympathy or ridicule political figures, depending on the narrative being pushed. In this case, the false hospitalization claims appeared aimed at portraying Tej Pratap Yadav as unable to handle electoral setbacks.
The rapid spread of these false claims highlights the ongoing challenge of combating misinformation on social media platforms, particularly concerning political developments and high-profile individuals.
Readers are advised to verify such claims through credible news sources before sharing them on social media. The India TV fact-check team continues to monitor and debunk false information circulating online to ensure the public receives accurate information.
