Tensions within Bihar’s first family of politics boiled over as Rohini Acharya launched an indirect but blistering critique of her brother Tejashwi Yadav on social media, right before the RJD’s national executive committee convenes in Patna. The agenda? A proposal to appoint Tejashwi as National Working President, amplifying his authority in the party founded by their father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.
In a lengthy X post, Rohini invokes the spirit of ‘Laluwad’—Lalu’s unwavering fight for social and economic justice for the downtrodden. She accuses unnamed leaders of allowing the party to fall into ‘deplorable disarray’ under the influence of infiltrators sent by ‘fascist opponents’ to obliterate Lalu’s legacy. These ‘intruders,’ she claims, are succeeding in their mission to hijack the people’s party.
Calling for accountability, Rohini insists that those in leadership must confront hard questions instead of dodging them with ‘illogical diversions, rude behavior, and uncivil language’ toward loyalists. ‘If “he” remains silent, it proves collusion with the conspiracy,’ she added cryptically, fueling speculation about Tejashwi.
The backdrop is Bihar’s volatile political landscape, where RJD eyes a comeback after recent elections. Lalu will preside over the meeting attended by top brass, including legislators and state heads. Tejashwi already shares decision-making powers post-constitutional amendments, but this elevation signals a generational shift—now complicated by sibling discord.
Rohini’s repeated public jabs highlight deepening Yadav family fractures, raising questions about RJD’s unity. As the party grapples with ‘Laluwad’s’ erosion, her post demands a purge of ‘saboteurs.’ The executive meet could either heal wounds or expose more cracks, with implications for Bihar’s opposition ahead.