A day after the RJD’s poor performance in the Bihar Assembly polls, party president Lalu Prasad’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced that she was quitting politics and distancing herself from her family. The announcement came through a cryptic post on her X account on Saturday.
“I am quitting politics and I am disowning my family…This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do…and I am taking all the blame,” she wrote.
I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family …
This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do …nd I’m taking all the blame’s— Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) November 15, 2025
Rohini, a qualified doctor who now lives in Singapore with her husband, had chosen to stay away from active politics for years. But she campaigned during recent elections and remained politically vocal on social media. Her sudden exit has now triggered fresh questions inside the RJD.
Rohini Acharya Left Politics, Broke Ties With Family
Rohini’s decision comes at a time when the RJD is dealing with internal differences and a sharp drop in its electoral strength. The party’s seat tally fell to 24 from 75 in the latest Bihar Assembly polls.
Her announcement has widened the cracks within the Lalu Yadav family, which has already seen public disagreements and personal controversies involving her brothers.
Who Is Sanjay Yadav?
Sanjay Yadav is a Rajya Sabha MP from the RJD. He is also one of the closest aides of Tejashwi Yadav, who is the political heir to Lalu Prasad. Sanjay is often seen as part of Tejashwi’s inner circle and has played a major role in shaping the party’s strategy. His name appearing in Rohini’s post has led to speculation about tensions within the party leadership.
Who Is Rameez?
Rameez is known to be an old friend of Tejashwi Yadav. He comes from a political family in Uttar Pradesh. Rohini did not explain what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez told her. The two were not available for comments, according to PTI. Their silence has added to the mystery around Rohini’s post.
Why Did Rohini Leave Politics?
There were earlier reports that Rohini felt “unhappy” about the expulsion of her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party. But despite this, she campaigned for Tejashwi during the elections.
Rohini gained public admiration after she donated a kidney to her father, Lalu Prasad. Many believed she would take on a larger political role in the future. Her sudden departure has shocked RJD supporters.
Tej Pratap Yadav’s Controversy and Expulsion
Tej Pratap was removed from both the party and the family earlier this year. His expulsion came after a Facebook post in which he said he was in a long-term relationship.
The caption says, “I am Tej Pratap Yadav, and the person with me in this picture is Anushka Yadav. We have known and loved each other for the past 12 years. We’ve been in a relationship for all these years. I’ve wanted to share this with all of you for a long time, but didn’t know how to express it. Today, through this post, I am opening my heart to you all. I hope you understand me.”
The post revived discussions about his past marital disputes, including his ongoing divorce case with Aishwarya Rai, granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Rai.
RJD Faces Image Crisis as Family Rift
Rohini’s exit has created a new challenge for the RJD. The party is already dealing with electoral losses, and now, personal controversies involving family members are overshadowing political issues.
The public nature of these disputes is damaging the party’s image at a time when it needs stability. With three prominent members — Tej Pratap, Rohini, and now others named indirectly — at odds with the leadership, the RJD appears to be entering a phase of deeper internal conflict.
