In the wake of a significant electoral defeat for the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, Rohini Acharya, the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced her decision to exit politics and disown her family. On a social media platform, Acharya attributed her choice to pressures from Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, stating that they urged her to take this drastic step. This announcement has ignited conversations about the future trajectory of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its coalition partners. The Mahagathbandhan faced a stark decline in its political standing, diminishing its seat count from 75 to a mere 25 in the recent elections. This election marked one of the RJD's most disappointing performances since 2010, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) achieved a resounding victory with 202 seats. The RJD faced heavy losses, dropping over 100 seats to NDA associates, despite rallying support around Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate. Overall, the Mahagathbandhan's share of votes and representation fell below 40 seats, leading them away from any prospect of forming a government. Conversely, the NDA celebrated its success, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing its highest-ever representation in Bihar with 89 seats, followed by Janata Dal (United), which took 85 seats. Additionally, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) earned a commendable 19 seats from 29 contested, with smaller parties like HAM and Upendra Kushwaha's party also contributing to the NDA's strong performance. The implications of these results, along with Acharya’s departure from the political scene, may set the stage for critical changes within Bihar’s political landscape.
Rohini Acharya Quits Politics Following Bihar Election Setback
The Times of India •
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Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, has chosen to leave politics and disown her family following a significant loss for the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar elections. Blaming influential party figures for her decision, she highlighted the drastic decline of the RJD, which fell from 75 to 25 seats. The NDA, led predominantly by the BJP, triumphed with 202 seats, leading to discussions about the future of the RJD and its coalition partners.