Is There a Rift in the Lalu Family as Rohini Acharya Unfollows Kin, with Tej Pratap Supporting Her?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Family tensions within the RJD have become public.
- Rohini Acharya has unfollowed her family on social media.
- Tej Pratap Yadav supports his sister's actions.
- The conflict revolves around Sanjay Yadav's influence.
- Political implications may arise as elections approach.
Patna, Sep 20 (NationPress) Tensions within the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have come to light as his daughter Rohini Acharya, who resides in Singapore, has unfollowed all her family members, including former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, and has made her social media account private.
In light of Rohini's actions, her brother Tej Pratap Yadav has expressed his support for her.
The MLA representing Hasanpur, Tej Pratap Yadav, has stood firmly by his sister, commending her bravery.
“I played in her lap. What she has done is a remarkable achievement for any mother, sister, or daughter. It takes courage and will be remembered in history,” Tej Pratap stated.
He further warned against any disrespect towards her self-esteem, asserting, “If anyone insults my sister, I will use the Sudarshan Chakra. Rohini is absolutely right.”
The family discord appears to revolve around Sanjay Yadav, a close associate of Tejashwi, whose close ties have raised concerns from Rohini.
Recently, she shared a series of ambiguous posts on X, emphasizing her role as a responsible daughter and sister before locking her account on Saturday morning and deleting previous posts.
This personal dispute arises at a politically critical moment for the RJD, as seat-sharing talks within the INDIA bloc are nearing completion ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
While the family remains silent publicly, the visible nature of the disagreement has ignited intense speculation within Bihar's political circles.
The ongoing family conflict within RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s household has escalated following a seat controversy during the current Bihar Adhikar Yatra led by Tejashwi Yadav.
The incident escalated when Sanjay Yadav, a Rajya Sabha MP and trusted aide of former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, was seen occupying the front seat of Tejashwi’s vanity van during the yatra—an area traditionally reserved for the leader.
Rohini Acharya publicly criticized this, posting pointed comments on social media, “The front seat belongs to the leader of the party.”
Despite the unfolding drama, neither Sanjay Yadav nor Tejashwi Yadav has addressed Rohini’s allegations, further igniting speculation about internal strife.