Rohini Acharya, the daughter of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, dropped a political and personal bombshell by announcing on X that she is “quitting politics and disowning her family,” one day after the RJD-led Mahagathbandhansuffered a severe defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections.

Her post explicitly blamed two key aides of her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, for her decision:

“I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family. This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do… and I’m taking all the blame.”

The two individuals named are members of Tejashwi Yadav’s core political team, and their growing influence has reportedly been at the center of the internal discord, which has now fully erupted into public view.

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1. Sanjay Yadav

Sanjay Yadav is the most influential political advisor to Tejashwi Yadav and has been the main target of family resentment.

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Current Role	Rajya Sabha MP from RJD (elected 2024); Chief Strategist and close aide to Tejashwi Yadav.
Background	Hails from Haryana; known for his political strategy and election management expertise.
The Conflict	He is viewed by some family members, including Rohini and her elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, as an outsider who has amassed too much power, allegedly interfering in party decisions and marginalizing the family. Rohini had previously clashed with him for occupying the front seat of Tejashwi’s campaign vehicle, which she argued was reserved for top family leaders.

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2. Rameez (Rameez Nemat Khan)

Rameez is another trusted member of Tejashwi Yadav’s inner circle.

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Current Role	Reportedly an old friend of Tejashwi Yadav who looks after his daily routine and poll campaign efforts, often working under Sanjay Yadav’s guidance.
Background	Comes from a political family in Uttar Pradesh. Local reports suggest he is the son-in-law of former SP strongman and ex-MP Rizwan Zaheer.
The Conflict	His close proximity to Tejashwi, despite being an outsider and reportedly facing serious allegations in his home state, has further fueled the perception that Tejashwi is isolating himself from his family.

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The Political Fallout and Allegations

• RJD Rout: The announcement came a day after the RJD won only 25 seats in the 243-member assembly, a major defeat that intensified the internal “blame game” within the party.
• Abuse Allegations: Following the cryptic post, Rohini Acharya told reporters that she was “thrown out” of the family by Tejashwi, Sanjay Yadav, and Rameez, and that she was “disgraced, abused, and even hit” when she questioned Sanjay Yadav about the party’s devastating electoral defeat.
• Wider Feud: The split with Rohini follows the earlier expulsion of her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party, who also directly blamed Sanjay Yadav for his estrangement. This has amplified the narrative of a widening pari-war (family feud) focused on Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership style.