RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has finally responded to the escalating unrest within his family, days after his daughter Rohini Acharya went public with a series of emotional posts on social media. Addressing party legislators, Lalu made a brief but clear comment on the situation. He said the issue was ‘an internal family matter’ and assured the gathering that it would be handled within the family. ‘I am there to deal with it,’ he told party workers, urging them not to be distracted by the developments that have dominated headlines.
His remarks come at a time when the party is still reviewing its performance in the recent Bihar elections. According to those present at the meeting, Lalu advised leaders to keep their attention on organisational duties rather than offer reactions to the controversy unfolding around his household.
Rohini Acharya’s posts sparked a wider storm
The matter snowballed after Rohini Acharya shared a set of posts claiming she felt humiliated and pushed aside, even after donating a kidney to her father in 2022. She hinted at growing strain within the family and said she was distancing herself from political activity. Her messages spread rapidly online, drawing both sympathy and criticism.
In the days that followed, reports suggested that a few of Lalu’s other daughters had also decided to step away from the family home for the time being. Comments from relatives and close associates added to the attention, turning a personal dispute into a much larger discussion in political circles.
Silence from senior leaders
Meanwhile, RJD’s top leaders, including Misa Bharti and other senior members have stayed silent on the issue. People familiar with the situation say that conversations are continuing privately and efforts are underway to ease tensions within the family. Lalu Prasad Yadav’s short statement marks the first official acknowledgment of the matter and for now, he appears intent on keeping the family dispute separate from the party’s political activities.
