Patna, May 27 -- In a dramatic political and personal fallout, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years and has also removed him from the family.

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's ex-wife, Aishwarya Rai, broke her silence on Monday, questioning the timing of his expulsion and accusing the family of ruining her life.

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Rai said, "Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening. They are all together. They have not separated. The elections are near, so they have taken such a step and created this drama."

Tej Pratap had married Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister...