'Will handle whatever's happening...': Lalu reacts to family feud
What's the story
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is trying to keep his party intact amid a family feud. The rift was exposed after his daughter Rohini Acharya announced her exit from politics, alleging humiliation in the wake of the Mahagathbandhan's defeat in Bihar elections. At a review meeting on the election results, Lalu drew a line between personal and organizational matters. "This is an internal family matter and will be resolved within the family," Lalu said, per NDTV sources.
Leadership endorsement
Lalu reaffirms support for Tejashwi amid family turmoil
During the meeting, Lalu said he would handle family issues but emphasized party unity. He said, "Whatever is happening in the family, I am there to handle it... but as far as the party is concerned, Bihar is our family." At the meeting, which was attended by key RJD officials such as Lalu's wife Rabri Devi, eldest daughter Misa Bharti, and Jagdanand Singh, Tejashwi was elected as the legislature party leader.
Public allegations
Rohini accuses Tejashwi's aides of humiliation
Rohini, who donated a kidney to Lalu in 2022, accused had Tejashwi's aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez of humiliating her. She alleged they accused her of taking money from the family after her donation. In a post on X, she wrote about being verbally abused and threatened with violence. "I did not compromise on my self-respect...and solely because of this, I had to endure this insult," she said.
Family warning
Tej Pratap Yadav warns 'traitors' after sister's humiliation
Rohini and Tejashwi's brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled from the party and family earlier this year, reacted strongly to Rohini's allegations. He warned "traitors" attacking families would be punished. "The insult my sister faced is absolutely unbearable," he said in a statement. In the recent election, the RJD, which won the most seats (75) as a single party in 2020, won just 25 seats.