A day after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led alliance faced a significant defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced her departure from politics and declared she was disowning her family. In a cryptic post on social media platform X, Acharya stated, "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". Her sudden announcement has ignited a flurry of speculation and drawn attention to the roles of Sanjay Yadav and Rameez in Bihar's political landscape.

Who is Sanjay Yadav?

Sanjay Yadav is reportedly a key aide to Tejashwi Yadav, the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and the heir apparent of the RJD. He is also a Rajya Sabha MP from RJD. Sources describe him as one of Tejashwi's most trusted confidants, wielding considerable influence within the party. Some reports suggest that no one can even meet Tejashwi without Sanjay Yadav's permission. Born in Haryana in 1984, Sanjay Yadav joined the RJD in 2012 and was sent to the Rajya Sabha by the party in 2024. Rohini Acharya has previously criticized Sanjay Yadav, blaming him for the estrangement of her brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the family and the party.

Who is Rameez?

Rameez is said to be an old friend of Tejashwi Yadav, hailing from a political family in Uttar Pradesh. Details about Rameez are scarce, but he is described as one of Tejashwi's closest associates.

What was their Involvement?

Acharya's post did not clarify the specific actions or advice given by Sanjay Yadav and Rameez that led to her decision to quit politics and disown her family. It remains unclear what exactly Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had said to her. Neither Sanjay Yadav nor Rameez have commented on the situation.

Context of Acharya's Decision

Rohini Acharya's announcement comes after the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan suffered a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. The RJD's seat tally drastically declined from 75 to 24. Acharya unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls from Saran last year. There was speculation that she was unhappy about the expulsion of her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the RJD. However, she actively campaigned for Tejashwi Yadav during the recent Assembly elections. It is believed that Rohini wanted to contest the Assembly elections but was given a cold shoulder by Tejashwi. Lalu Prasad reportedly stood by his son and reprimanded his daughter, who later unfollowed all her family members on social media.

Acharya, a doctor by qualification, is known for donating a kidney to her father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, a few years ago. Her decision to quit politics and disown her family has further exposed the internal tensions within Lalu Prasad Yadav's family and the RJD.