Cricket Journey with Virat Kohli
Tejashwi Yadav played professional cricket for Delhi’s state teams and trained alongside Virat Kohli, being part of the Delhi U-15 and U-19 squads. He was even picked for IPL’s Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) from 2009-2012, though he never made the playing XI. (Picture: Timescontent.com)
8th grade is his highest formal education
Tejashwi left formal studies after 8th grade at Delhi Public School, RK Puram, choosing to pursue cricket instead of continuing academics.
Married his childhood friend
In December 2021, Tejashwi married Rachel Godinho (now Rajshri Yadav), who was his classmate at DPS RK Puram, after a long friendship. Rachel hails from a Christian family in Haryana; post-marriage, she changed her name to Rajshri Yadav. (File photo)
Over 44,000 marriage proposals
In 2016, as Deputy CM, Tejashwi circulated a WhatsApp number for pothole complaints—but over 47,000 messages received were marriage proposals from admirers; only about 3,000 related to road repair. (Photo- ANI)
Electoral debut in 2015
He contested from the Raghopur constituency in Bihar and won, beginning his electoral career with a victory. (Picture- ANI)
Loves outdoor activities
Tejashwi Yadav is known to enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, which he often credits for helping him maintain his fitness and clear his mind during a hectic schedule. (File photo)
Youngest Deputy CM in modern Indian history
At just 26 years old, Tejashwi became the youngest Deputy Chief Minister in Bihar (and one of the youngest in Indian political history), holding the post for multiple terms starting in 2015. (Photo- ANI)
Tejashwi's tractor ride to Bihar Assembly
In a bold show of protest, Tejashwi Yadav rode a tractor to the Bihar Assembly, slamming rising fuel prices and standing in fiery solidarity with farmers hit by the scrapping of APMCs in 2021.
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