Rohini Acharya Quits Politics, Disowns Family Amid Bihar Election Fallout

Rohini Acharya Quits Politics, Disowns Family Amid Bihar Election Fallout

Patna, November 16, 2025 — In a shocking turn of events following the Bihar assembly elections, Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced her decision to quit politics and disown her family. This dramatic declaration comes on the heels of a disappointing electoral performance for the RJD-Congress alliance, known as the Mahagathbandhan, which secured only 25 seats in the 243-member assembly.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious, winning 202 seats, with the BJP becoming the single largest party by clinching 89 seats. The JD(U) followed closely with 85 seats. As the NDA prepares to form the government, Acharya’s resignation has added a personal crisis to the political turmoil.

In her announcement, Acharya cited internal conflicts within her family, specifically blaming two close aides of her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, for her decision. She alleged that she faced verbal abuse and even physical intimidation, stating, “I don’t have a family. You should go and ask Tejashwi Yadav, Sanjay Yadav, and Rameez. They are the ones who threw me out of the family.”

Key Election Highlights:

• NDA Victory: The NDA secured a three-fourths majority, marking a significant shift in Bihar’s political landscape.
• RJD’s Decline: Once the largest party, the RJD’s seat count has dwindled dramatically, raising questions about its future.
• Government Formation: NDA leaders indicated that the government formation process would commence in the next few days.

Reactions from Political Leaders

The fallout from Acharya’s resignation has drawn mixed reactions. RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari described the situation as a "family matter," emphasizing that the party leadership would review the circumstances surrounding the election results. Meanwhile, JD(U) MLC Sribhagwan Singh Kushwaha condemned the treatment of Acharya, suggesting that the Yadav family’s internal strife reflects deeper issues within the party.

BJP leaders have seized the opportunity to criticize the RJD, with MP Manoj Tiwari stating that the internal rift showcases the party’s inability to manage its own affairs. He remarked, “Those who aspired to run the entire state of Bihar are now unable to manage their own families.”

A Call for Introspection

As the dust settles on the election results, calls for introspection are emerging from various quarters. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized the need for all parties to reflect on what went wrong, while Acharya’s allegations have sparked discussions about the dynamics within the RJD.

With the NDA poised to take control and the RJD grappling with internal discord, the political landscape in Bihar is set for a significant transformation. The coming days will reveal how these developments will shape the future of both the state and the parties involved.