The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has pledged to continue its fight for the poor despite suffering a devastating defeat in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The party's declaration came just one day after the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance managed to secure only 35 seats against the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) commanding 202 seats.
RJD's Defiant Response to Election Results
In a bold statement issued on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the RJD took to social media to express its unwavering commitment to public service. The party described itself as fundamentally dedicated to the poor and emphasized that electoral setbacks would not deter its mission.
The RJD's official tweet stated: "Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey! Ups and downs are inevitable in it. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory! The Rashtriya Janata Dal is the party of the poor, it will continue to raise their voice among the poor!"
This philosophical approach to the electoral drubbing underscores the party's determination to maintain its core identity as a champion of marginalized communities despite the overwhelming defeat.
Family Turmoil Rocks RJD Leadership
Even as the party attempted to project unity and purpose, internal family conflicts surfaced dramatically. Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, dropped a political bombshell by announcing her complete exit from both politics and her family.
In a stunning social media post that sent shockwaves through political circles, Rohini Acharya declared: "I am quitting politics … and I am 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 Rajya Sabha MP known for his closeness to Tejashwi Yadav, and political associate Rameez pointed toward deeper power struggles within the RJD's first family, though Rohini provided no specific details about their demands.
Signs of Growing Rift Within Yadav Family
Rohini Acharya's dramatic departure from political life and family ties didn't emerge suddenly. Observers noted that she had been gradually distancing herself from the party leadership over recent months through both actions and public statements.
Her social media behavior had already raised eyebrows, as she unfollowed key family members including Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav while removing family photographs from her profiles. In previous statements, she had emphasized that political ambition wasn't her driving force, stating: "I have no desire for any position … nor do I have any political ambition … My self-respect … is supreme."
Rohini's criticisms frequently targeted Sanjay Yadav's influence, particularly during crucial campaign periods for the RJD. Her brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, has consistently supported her, even issuing warnings to those who "insult" her that they would face consequences akin to Krishna's "Sudarshan Chakra."
The timing of these developments, immediately following the party's electoral humiliation, suggests deeper structural problems within the RJD that extend beyond mere political strategy to fundamental questions of leadership and family dynamics.
