New Delhi: As Bihar gears up for the high-stakes Assembly elections, a storm is brewing within the Lalu Yadav family, threatening to overshadow the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) campaign.
On Thursday, Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav and sister of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, publicly expressed her displeasure over the growing influence of Sanjay Yadav, a Rajya Sabha MP and close aide of Tejashwi.
Rohini’s outburst came via social media, where she posted a photo of Sanjay Yadav seated on the front seat of the campaign bus — a spot traditionally reserved for the party’s top leader, Tejashwi himself.
In her post, she wrote, “The front seat is always meant for the top leader, and even in their absence, no one should occupy it. If someone considers themselves above the leadership, that’s a different matter.”
This pointed remark has sparked speculation about internal discord within the RJD, especially as Tej Pratap Yadav, Tejashwi’s elder brother, has also been indirectly targeting Sanjay Yadav, referring to him as “Jaichand” — a historical symbol of betrayal.
Sources close to the party suggest that Rohini’s frustration stems from Sanjay Yadav’s increasing proximity to Tejashwi and his visible role in the Bihar Adhikar Yatra, a key campaign initiative. Throughout the tour, Sanjay has frequently accompanied Tejashwi, often assuming a prominent role in public appearances.
Political observers believe this internal friction could impact the RJD’s image and unity ahead of the elections. The Janata Dal (United) has already taken advantage of this opportunity, with spokesperson Neeraj Kumar stating, “A sister is advocating for her brother’s political identity. It’s time for Lalu Yadav to intervene and take a decision.”
While Tejashwi Yadav continues to lead the party’s campaign with vigour, growing dissent within his own family poses a challenge. Although the RJD has not yet released an official statement in response to Rohini’s remarks, the incident has undoubtedly intensified the political turmoil in Bihar.
As the election date approaches, everyone’s focus will be on the RJD’s handling of its internal dynamics and whether Lalu Prasad Yadav intervenes to resolve the family dispute.
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