Political Family Turmoil: Rohini Acharya Cuts Ties Amid Abuse Allegations
The Yadav political family, led by RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been rocked by dramatic internal turmoil as his daughter Rohini Acharya publicly announced she has disowned her family. The development marks a significant escalation in the family's internal conflicts, with serious charges leveled against her younger brother and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav.
Shocking Allegations of Physical and Verbal Abuse
In emotional social media posts and subsequent media interactions, Rohini Acharya detailed disturbing incidents of alleged mistreatment. She claimed that during a recent family confrontation, Tejashwi Yadav verbally abused her and threatened her with physical violence by raising a slipper to hit her.
"Yesterday, a daughter, a sister, a married woman, a mother was humiliated, filthy abuses were hurled at her, a slipper was raised to hit her," she wrote in her social media post, capturing the emotional intensity of the alleged incident.
The situation escalated to the point where Rohini felt compelled to leave her parental home, describing the separation as particularly painful. "They tore me away from my maternal home... They left me orphaned," she added, highlighting the emotional toll of the family breakdown.
Gender-Based Discrimination and Kidney Donation Controversy
In another revealing post on Saturday, Rohini Acharya suggested that gender discrimination played a significant role in the family conflict. She specifically referenced her decision to donate a kidney to her father Lalu Prasad Yadav, which she claims has now been used against her.
"For me, it became a huge sin that I didn't look after my family, my three children, didn't take permission from my husband or my in-laws when donating the kidney," she stated. The comment underscores the traditional expectations placed upon her as a woman, despite her life-saving gesture for her father.
She expressed deep hurt that her sacrificial act has been tarnished, saying, "I did what I did to save my god, my father, and today it's been called dirty."
Singapore Connection and Husband's Background
Following the explosive allegations, attention has shifted to Rohini Acharya's family life in Singapore, where she departed last night. Her family includes husband Samaresh Singh, daughter Ananya, and two sons Aditya and Arihant.
The couple's marriage in 2002 was a widely celebrated event in Bihar political circles. Samaresh Singh comes from an accomplished background as the son of Rao Ranvijay Singh, a senior Mumbai-based income-tax official.
Singh boasts an impressive educational and professional background. After completing his bachelor's in economics at Delhi University, he earned a master's degree from Delhi School of Economics followed by an MBA from INSEAD Business School.
His career trajectory includes starting as an IT professional at TCS, progressing to key managerial positions at GMR Infrastructure, and serving as Executive Director at Standard Chartered. During his tenure at Standard Chartered, he successfully closed 20 Mergers & Acquisition and Capital Markets transactions across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Currently, Singh holds the position of Managing Director at Evancore, a prominent investment banking company, marking the latest step in his distinguished financial career.
Political Implications and Family Dynamics
The public family feud has significant implications for the RJD's political standing in Bihar. As Tejashwi Yadav serves as deputy chief minister, the allegations from his sister could potentially damage his public image and political credibility.
The timing of Rohini Acharya's decision to quit politics adds another layer to the controversy, raising questions about internal family dynamics within one of Bihar's most prominent political families.
This public airing of family grievances represents one of the most significant challenges to the Yadav family's unity in recent years, potentially affecting both their personal relationships and political future.
