Rohini Acharya Quits Politics, Cuts Family Ties After RJD’s Historic Bihar Defeat

Shockwaves Through RJD as Lalu Prasad’s Daughter Announces Complete Exit

In an unexpected turn that deepens the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s internal turmoil, Rohini Acharya — eldest daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav — publicly declared her exit from politics and her estrangement from family ties. Her emotionally raw post on X, issued on Saturday, comes just days after the Mahagathbandhan’s crushing defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where RJD managed to secure only 25 seats — its worst performance in history.

A Painful Break: “I Take Full Responsibility”

Rohini, who until weeks ago projected ambition and confidence within the party, said the electoral failure and her exclusion from the candidate list pushed her toward this dramatic departure. She stated she takes “absolute accountability” for the outcome, while naming Sanjay Yadav and Ramiz — influential figures within the RJD’s inner circle — as key voices that steered her political path.

Her farewell message, heavy with disillusionment, declared:
“I am quitting politics and breaking ties with my family.”
The words underscored a rupture far deeper than political disagreement, signalling a personal and ideological retreat from Bihar’s volatile political landscape.

Inner Circle Under Scrutiny

During the aggressive election campaign, Sanjay Yadav — often regarded as Tejashwi Yadav’s closest confidant — maintained an omnipresent role. His long-standing friendship with Tejashwi has now entered the spotlight, as murmurs of family discord and internal interference gain traction.

Notably, Tejashwi had once reassured Rohini that he would not return to RJD if she were ever cornered. Yet the post-election fallout paints a more complicated picture, with loyalties stretched and relationships strained.

A Family in Crisis: Tej Pratap’s Ejection and Electoral Failure

The turbulence within the Yadav household predates these developments. Rohini’s brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, was expelled from the party ahead of the elections and subsequently suffered a humiliating defeat while contesting under the Jatin Shakti Janata Dal banner.

With Rohini’s sudden withdrawal, Tej Pratap’s fall, and Tejashwi’s dwindling influence post-election, the once-formidable political dynasty finds itself in unfamiliar disarray.

Implications for RJD and Bihar’s Political Landscape

Rohini’s exit is more than a personal decision — it’s a symbolic moment for a party grappling with identity, leadership vacuum, and bruising defeat. Her departure, accompanied by allegations and emotional fracture, raises questions about internal cohesion and the future direction of the RJD.

As Bihar braces for its next political chapter, the Yadav family’s turmoil adds a poignant layer to the story of dynastic politics struggling to withstand electoral upheaval.