PATNA, Jan 25, 2026 — In a landmark shift for Bihar’s political landscape, Tejashwi Yadav was formally appointed as the National Working President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday. While the move signals a generational transition within the party, it has simultaneously triggered an explosive family rift, with his sister Rohini Acharya launching a scathing public attack on the new leadership.
The Coronation: A New Era for RJD
The decision was finalized during the RJD’s high-stakes national executive meeting in Patna. In a symbolic gesture of succession, Tejashwi sought the blessings of his father and party patriarch, Lalu Prasad Yadav, by touching his feet immediately after the announcement.
The RJD’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter) hailed the move as the “beginning of a new era,” asserting that Tejashwi’s leadership is the cornerstone of the party’s future strategy to regain its footing in Bihar.
‘Prince Turned Puppet’: Rohini Acharya’s Shocking Critique
The internal celebrations were quickly overshadowed by a series of viral posts from Rohini Acharya. In a sharp departure from family solidarity, Rohini took to X to express her dismay, describing the appointment as the “grand finale” of a glorious innings being ruined by sycophants.
“Congratulations to the sycophants and the ‘Infiltrator Gang’ on the coronation of the ‘prince turned puppet’ in their hands,” Rohini posted, sending shockwaves through the political circles of Patna.
Allegations of ‘Infiltration’ and Decay
Rohini did not stop at the “puppet” label. In an emotional and strongly worded thread, she characterized the current state of the RJD as “dire” and “worrisome.” Her primary allegations include:
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Loss of Control: Claims that real power has slipped from the family into the hands of “conspirators” planted by political rivals.
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Ideological Betrayal: She argued that true followers of “Laluvad” must speak out against the current leadership to save the party from destruction.
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Accountability: Rohini demanded that those currently at the helm be held responsible for the party’s recent struggles.
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