Rabri Devi seeks 1-month extension to vacate 10 Circular Road, Patna
Synopsis
Rabri Devi has refused to leave 10 Circular Road quietly — citing Lalu Prasad Yadav's medical isolation needs as grounds for a one-month stay beyond an already-expired eviction deadline. The bungalow, originally allotted in 2005 and re-allotted after a Supreme Court order, has become a flashpoint between the Bihar administration and the state's most prominent Opposition family.
Key Takeaways
Rabri Devi sought a one-month extension to vacate 10 Circular Road , Patna, after the administration's deadline expired.
The 15-day eviction notice was issued by the Patna administration on 31 May 2026 .
She cited Lalu Prasad Yadav's medical condition — requiring isolation from family members — as the primary reason for the delay.
The Bihar government has allotted 39 Harding Road Bungalow to Rabri Devi as Leader of Opposition; 10 Circular Road has reportedly been allotted to Nand Kishore Ram .
Lalu Prasad Yadav underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore in December 2022 and reportedly underwent angioplasty in 2024 .
The bungalow was originally allotted to Rabri Devi in 2005 and later re-allotted despite a Supreme Court order directing its return.
Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, has sought a one-month extension to vacate the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna, after the administration's 15-day deadline — issued on 31 May 2026 — lapsed without her vacating the premises. She submitted a formal letter to the authorities requesting additional time, citing the deteriorating health of her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Why Rabri Devi Is Seeking More Time
In her letter to authorities, Rabri Devi stated that doctors have advised Lalu Prasad Yadav to remain isolated from other family members owing to his high vulnerability to infections. She noted that a separate room had been specially arranged for him at the 10 Circular Road bungalow on medical advice, and that the family would only relocate once similar medical arrangements are made at the newly allotted residence, 39 Harding Road Bungalow.
Lalu Prasad Yadav's Health Background
Lalu Prasad Yadav has been managing multiple health complications over the past several years. He underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore in December 2022, with his daughter Rohini Acharya donating a kidney. He had earlier undergone open-heart surgery at the Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai in 2014, and reportedly underwent angioplasty at the same hospital in 2024. He recently visited Singapore again for a medical check-up.
The Bungalow Dispute: Background and Timeline
The 10 Circular Road residence has long been associated with the Lalu-Rabri household. The bungalow was originally allotted to Rabri Devi in 2005 by the Nitish Kumar government in her capacity as a former Chief Minister. Although the Supreme Court subsequently ordered that such bungalows be taken back from former chief ministers, the Bihar government later re-allotted the property to Rabri Devi under her status as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council.
After she initially declined to vacate, the Patna administration issued a final 15-day notice on 31 May 2026. That deadline has now expired. The 10 Circular Road bungalow has reportedly been allotted to Nand Kishore Ram, while Rabri Devi has been assigned 39 Harding Road Bungalow in her capacity as Leader of Opposition.
What Happens Next
The Bihar government has yet to publicly respond to Rabri Devi's extension request. The standoff places the administration in a politically sensitive position — the residence continues to house several members of the Yadav family, including Lalu Prasad Yadav himself. Whether the government grants the extension or pursues a formal eviction process will be closely watched by both political observers and the family of the new allottee.
Point of View
Any extension sets a precedent that court-backed eviction timelines are negotiable for the politically connected. The deeper irony is that the bungalow survived a Supreme Court order once before, re-allotted under a different legal hat. Whether it survives this standoff will say something about whether rules apply uniformly in Bihar's political ecosystem.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rabri Devi seeking an extension to vacate 10 Circular Road?
Rabri Devi has cited the health condition of her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has been advised by doctors to remain isolated from other family members due to high infection risk. She says the family will move only after similar medical arrangements are made at the newly allotted 39 Harding Road Bungalow.
When did the deadline to vacate 10 Circular Road expire?
The Patna administration issued a 15-day final notice on 31 May 2026, directing Rabri Devi to vacate the premises. That deadline has now lapsed without her vacating the bungalow.
Who has been allotted 10 Circular Road after Rabri Devi?
According to reports, the 10 Circular Road bungalow has been allotted to Nand Kishore Ram. Rabri Devi has been assigned 39 Harding Road Bungalow in her capacity as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council.
What is the history of the 10 Circular Road bungalow?
The bungalow was originally allotted to Rabri Devi in 2005 by the Nitish Kumar government in her capacity as a former Chief Minister. The Supreme Court later ordered such bungalows to be returned, but the Bihar government subsequently re-allotted it to her under her status as Leader of Opposition.
What are Lalu Prasad Yadav's current health conditions?
Lalu Prasad Yadav has faced multiple health issues in recent years, including a kidney transplant in Singapore in December 2022 — with daughter Rohini Acharya donating a kidney — open-heart surgery in Mumbai in 2014, and reportedly angioplasty in 2024. He recently visited Singapore again for a medical check-up.
