In a statement that has sent ripples through the political corridors of Bihar, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav and President of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal, has made a sensational claim regarding Union Minister Chirag Paswan.
During a recent interview with a popular YouTuber, Tej Pratap alleged that Paswan is romantically involved with a high-profile Bollywood actress, specifically naming Kangana Ranaut.
The Viral Interview Disclosure
The controversy erupted when Tej Pratap was asked about his political contemporary, Chirag Paswan. Known for his candid and often unpredictable remarks, Tej Pratap claimed that Paswan’s frequent presence around a certain actress is well-known. When the interviewer pressed for a specific name, Tej Pratap initially teased the audience before explicitly naming the Emergency star.
“Chirag Paswan is after a heroine. Everyone knows who she is the one who is seen campaigning in Bengal. It’s Kangana Ranaut. They are often spotted together, even in Parliament,” Tej Pratap claimed during the interaction.
Kangana Ranaut’s “Kids” Retort and Chirag’s Clarification
While Tej Pratap’s comments have created a fresh “political sensation,” both Chirag Paswan and Kangana Ranaut have previously addressed these rumors. Just weeks ago, on April 16, 2026, Kangana Ranaut firmly shut down dating speculations in an interview with ANI.
- Kangana’s Viral Response: Dismissing the rumors with her signature wit, Kangana stated, “Chirag is a dear friend. We did a film together 10 years ago (Mile Na Mile Hum). If there was any romance between us, we would have had children by now!”
- A Decade-Old Bond: The duo shared the screen in Paswan’s debut (and only) film in 2011. Since both became Members of Parliament, their friendly interactions and a viral “high-five” in the Lok Sabha lobby have fueled social media memes, which Tej Pratap appears to have leveraged for his latest statement.
Political Reactions
Political analysts view Tej Pratap’s statement as a strategic jab at the LJP (Ram Vilas) leader, aimed at diverting attention or stirring the pot ahead of regional political developments. While Chirag Paswan has maintained that his relationship with the actress is purely professional and rooted in a long-standing friendship, the RJD leader’s bold claim has ensured that the “Chirag-Kangana” tag continues to trend across social media platforms.