Digital News Guru Bihar Desk:
In a dramatic and emotionally charged move, Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced that she is quitting politics — and disowning her own family. Her declaration comes in the wake of the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) poor performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, and exposes deep-seated fissures in one of India’s most well-known political dynasties.
The Announcement — and Its Fallout
On 15 November 2025, a day after her party’s debacle in Bihar, Rohini posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account:
“I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family … This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do … and I am taking all the blame.”
The mention of Sanjay Yadav, a known aide of her brother Tejashwi Yadav, and Rameez (also referred to as Rameez Alam) as instigators of her decision is particularly telling. According to her, these figures played a central role in pressuring her both politically and personally.
Rohini, a medical doctor by training, has previously been in the public eye not just for her political ambitions but for a deeply personal sacrifice: in 2022, she donated one of her kidneys to her ailing father. Now, she claims that same act of love has been weaponised against her.
Rohini Acharya Claims Abuse, Money & Political Manipulation
The intensity of the rift becomes clear in her subsequent statements. In a heart-wrenching account, she alleges that family members hurled abuses at her, subjected her to public humiliation, and even raised a slipper (chappal) as a threat. She laments leaving her parents and sisters behind in tears, saying she felt forced to distance herself from her maternal home and now feels “orphaned,” despite being a biological daughter.
But perhaps her most explosive claim is about her kidney donation. Rohini alleges she was taunted, told that she donated a “dirty kidney,” and that the transplant was accompanied by financial gain — a “crore-rupee deal” in return for a Lok Sabha ticket. She calls it a cruelty: “They said I donated a kidney for crores, that I bought a ticket, and that my kidney was dirty,” she wrote.
The Political Angle: Power Struggles & Party Blame
Rohini’s announcement is not just a personal blow — it has serious political implications. The fact that her exit comes just after the RJD’s poor showing in the Bihar polls suggests she may be linking her personal mistreatment to broader issues within the party.
By explicitly naming Sanjay Yadav and Rameez as key players in her decision, Rohini is pointing to internal power dynamics at play — suggesting that certain figures within the RJD may be manipulating or sidelining her for their own ends.
Her message also reflects deep disappointment in her brother Tejashwi Yadav, who is widely perceived as the party’s face going forward. Rohini seems to suggest that she was marginalized, even as internal advisers and key aides grew more influential.
A Family Rift Turned Public
This is not the first time the Yadav family has made headlines for internal strife. Earlier this year, Lalu had reportedly disowned his son Tej Pratap Yadav, removing him from the RJD amid swirling controversies. Rohini’s move now widens what many are calling a pari-war — a family war — within the Yadav household.
For a political family that has long traded on its unity and legacy, Rohini’s public severance is a major reputational shock. It raises uncomfortable questions: If even lineage can’t guarantee solidarity, how stable is the power structure inside the RJD? And what does it mean for the party’s future?
Personal Sacrifice & Emotional Weight
Beyond the politics, the emotional angle of Rohini’s story is deeply compelling. Her kidney donation was widely publicised as a gesture of filial devotion. Now she claims that this act of love has been twisted into a tool for slander and political gain. For her, it’s not just about power — it’s about respect, dignity, and personal worth.
She writes of not giving up her self-respect or truth, even when faced with public humiliation. This suggests that her departure is not a retreat, but an assertion: if she cannot be accepted on her own terms, she would rather step away.
Broader Implications: RJD, Reputation & Gender
- For the RJD: Rohini’s exit is a destabilising blow. Already reeling from electoral losses, the party now has to contend with a deeply personal and public family fracture.
- For Lalu Yadav’s Legacy: The patriarch’s image, built over decades as a populist and family-first leader, may take a hit. A daughter publicly disowning him raises uncomfortable questions.
- For Women in Political Dynasties: Rohini’s case underscores the unique vulnerabilities that daughters may face — not just as political actors, but as family members. Her sacrifice (kidney donation) and the backlash she claims to have received highlight the double burden of personal sacrifice and political pressure.
Conclusion
Rohini Acharya’s bold decision to quit politics and disown her family is a moment of profound personal and political reckoning. It is not just a family feud — it’s a narrative about honour, betrayal, and the costs of legacy. As the Yadav family grapples with this public rupture, the fallout could reshape not just its internal dynamics, but also the future trajectory of the RJD in Bihar politics.
This is a story that goes beyond power. It’s about identity, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of being both a daughter and a political figure. Whether the wider world sees it as a cathartic break or a painful betrayal, Rohini’s break from her family will likely echo in the corridors of power for a long time.
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