A shocking announcement has rocked the political landscape of Bihar, leaving many in disbelief. Rohini Acharya, the daughter of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has made a bold move by quitting politics and cutting ties with her own family. This dramatic decision comes in the wake of the recent Bihar Assembly elections, where the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), founded by Lalu Prasad Yadav, suffered a significant defeat, managing to secure only 25 seats.
Rohini’s statement on X left no room for ambiguity: “I’m done with politics, and I’m disowning my family. This is exactly what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez asked me to do, and I’m taking full responsibility for it.” Her words echo the pain of a difficult choice, one that many may find hard to comprehend.
But here’s where it gets controversial. This isn’t the first time the Yadav family has faced internal strife. Earlier, Lalu Prasad Yadav had severed all ties with his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, expelling him from the party due to what he termed as “irresponsible behavior.” This move set a precedent for family disputes within the political dynasty.
The RJD, once the single largest party in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections, has now been reduced to a mere 25 seats. The Congress managed to win six seats, while the Left parties, CPI(ML) Liberation and CPI(M), secured three seats together. In total, the Grand Alliance could only claim 34 seats.
In stark contrast, the NDA crossed the 200-seat mark, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United) winning 89 and 85 seats, respectively. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha secured 19, 5, and 4 seats, respectively.
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, once considered a potential game-changer in the polls, failed to live up to expectations, winning no seats in the two-phase election held on November 6 and 11.
This political drama has left many questions unanswered. What led to Rohini’s decision to disown her family? Is this a sign of deeper issues within the Yadav political dynasty? And what does this mean for the future of the RJD? These questions and more are sure to spark heated debates among political enthusiasts and analysts alike.
So, what do you think? Is this a bold move towards personal freedom or a sign of deeper political turmoil? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!