Acharya’s lengthy post picked apart Choudhary’s address. He spoke of Bihar’s 14 crore blessings, but she challenged: ‘How many voters does Bihar actually have? Was the NDA’s poll pitch built around you?’

She criticized his evasion on proving his age and qualifications logically. Recalling Choudhary’s jail jibes at Lalu, Acharya noted the irony—BJP upholds legal sanctity over vendettas.

Choudhary patted himself on the back for Nitish’s role in his rise, ignoring his past vow, symbolized by a turban, to remove the JD(U) leader—a promise ditched midway. Acharya called out his sensitivity to attacks while he stooped low on her family’s health sacrifices.

Dismissing his power truism, she argued true leaders emerge from public mandate, not backroom deals. ‘You weren’t the face; someone else was conspired against and pushed out,’ she wrote.

This digital showdown reflects Bihar’s volatile alliance dynamics post the NDA’s resurgence. With trust secured, the focus shifts to governance, but these volleys hint at relentless opposition scrutiny.

Politics got a splash of color too, with Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav leading the charge at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Surrounded by enthusiastic supporters, the minister belted out folk songs, swayed to dhol beats, and ensured no one left without a face full of colors. The maidan transformed into a vibrant carnival, with abeer flying high.

Speaking to the crowd, Yadav highlighted the 40-year-old tradition upheld by morning walkers at the venue. He extended warm wishes to all Biharis, with a special nod to farmers whose hard work makes such celebrations possible. ‘Let’s welcome spring with open hearts,’ he beamed.

Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, hosted a lavish Holi mela at his 42A Harding Road home. Promoting it on X, he announced Rasleela dances from Vrindavan artists. Nostalgia peaked as guests recalled Lalu ji’s infamous kurta-ripping Holi bashes during his CM days, complete with cultural extravaganzas.

Bihar’s Holi wasn’t just about colors—it was a reminder of community bonds, political alliances, and the timeless joy of togetherness that transcends party lines.

Geeta and her sister, both from Patna, were among those who allegedly handed over prime land plots in exchange for railway jobs for their family members. Special CBI Judge Vishal Gogne mandated personal court appearances for the main accused, exempting only Misa Bharti on medical grounds for virtual participation.

The indictment paints a picture of systemic abuse of power. Lalu, holding the railway reins from 2004-2009, purportedly turned government jobs into bargaining chips. Lands were transferred to family trusts and entities controlled by Rabri, Misa, Hema, Tejashwi, and Tej Pratap, often without adequate consideration, right around the time appointments were processed.

In a twist, 52 railway personnel, including top CPOs, walked free as the court found no direct role or proof of ministerial pressure on them. The CBI’s investigation revealed a pattern: job offers followed land deals, with documents backdated or undervalued to mask the quid pro quo.

Defense lawyers, led by Maninder Singh, dismissed the charges as a vendetta by political rivals. They pointed to sale deeds indicating full payments and absence of any direct Lalu intervention or candidate testimonies implicating him. Undeterred, the court invoked sections on conspiracy, fraud, and graft against Lalu, Rabri, their children, and aides like RK Mahajan and Prem Chand Gupta.

Originating from a 2022 CBI FIR, the probe has seen multiple chargesheets amid intense political slugfest in Bihar. With trial now underway, this case could redefine accountability in public office, scrutinizing how political families allegedly blurred lines between power and personal gain.

The controversy erupted as RJD marked the occasion at its Patna office with Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav leading the tributes. Floral offerings and speeches filled the air, but Yadav dismissed it as mere posturing. Recalling history, he noted Lalu’s role in installing Thakur as Chief Minister, only to claim that today’s RJD has abandoned those foundational ideals.

‘Thakur must be anguished wherever he is,’ the minister emoted, challenging RJD’s right to host such events. He emphasized that true homage lies in adopting Thakur’s lifelong advocacy for the downtrodden, not in symbolic gestures amid what he sees as ideological betrayal.

RJD’s program featured prominent figures like Abdul Wari Siddiqui and state chief Mangni Lal Mandal, with workers reminiscing Thakur’s contributions to social equity and backward caste empowerment. The party rolled out district-wide events, positioning itself as a custodian of Thakur’s vision.

Yadav countered by calling for authentic introspection across Bihar’s political spectrum. Provinceside observances of the jayanti serve as a reminder of Thakur’s transformative policies, from reservation reforms to grassroots development. This public spat reveals simmering tensions in Bihar’s polarized politics, where invoking icons like Thakur becomes a battleground for legitimacy.

As the state pauses to honor a champion of equality, Ramkripal’s broadside invites scrutiny of how far contemporary leaders measure up to Thakur’s uncompromising stand for justice.

Rohini Yadav had previously shared a post on social media showing Sanjay Yadav sitting in the front seat of a bus during the Bihar Adhikar Yatra. She expressed her disapproval of this, stating that the seat rightfully belonged to Tejashwi Yadav or Lalu Yadav.