These days, Bihar's political scene with Lalu Yadav's family is witnessing escalating tensions. Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, made a surprising move on Saturday by deciding to distance herself from both politics and her family. Supporting her entirely is Tej Pratap Yadav, who was ousted from both the family and the party. In a social media post, he emphasized, "Under no circumstances will we tolerate disrespect towards my sister. The so-called 'traitors' will face consequences for their actions."
Just a day after the party's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Rohini Acharya declared on an X platform post, "I am stepping away from politics and distancing myself from my family. This is exactly what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez wanted, and I am taking full responsibility."
Tej Pratap Yadav, who had already been expelled from the party, has openly backed Rohini. In a post, he stated, "The mistreatment of our sister Rohini by the 'traitors' has deeply disturbed me. Although I endured what happened to me, the insult to my sister is unbearable under any circumstances. Listen up, 'traitors,' if you attack the family, the people of Bihar will never forgive you."
Rohini Acharya's Warning Signs
Rohini Acharya's decision to step away from both the party and her family was not sudden. Months before the elections, she unfollowed the social media accounts of her father Lalu, brother Tejashwi, and the party. Her emotionally charged posts foreshadowed the growing discord within the family.
Why Did Rohini Leave the Party and Family?
Centering the controversy are two significant reasons: the 2022 rumors and accusations of her donating a kidney to her father Lalu Yadav, and the alleged interference by Tejashwi Yadav's advisor, RJD MP Sanjay Yadav.
Sanjay Yadav in Tej Pratap's Crosshairs
Tej Pratap accuses Sanjay Yadav and others like him of attempting to fracture the family. Questions regarding Sanjay's role in party ticket allocations and internal decisions have lingered for long. Many family members are reportedly agitated for the same reasons. Tej Pratap Yadav even offered his sister Rohini a place in the party.
