Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced she is “disowning” her family and quitting politics in a social media post. She blamed aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez for her actions, stating they asked her to do so and she is taking the blame after the RJD’s election defeat. Rohini Acharya and Lalu Prasad Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: In a cryptic social media post declaring that she is “disowning” her family, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya named two individuals — Sanjay Yadav and Rameez — saying she had been merely doing what they had asked her to, yet she is now being blamed for everything. “I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family… This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do… and I’m taking all the blame,” wrote Acharya, who is a doctor by qualification and based in Singapore, a day after the RJD-led alliance suffered a heavy defeat in the Bihar assembly elections.Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez?According to news agency PTI, the “Sanjay Yadav” referred to in Acharya’s post is a close aide of her brother Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD-led alliance’s chief ministerial face in Bihar. Born in Haryana in 1984, Sanjay Yadav joined the RJD in 2012 and was elected to the Rajya Sabha by the party in 2024. Rameez, meanwhile, is reportedly an old friend of Tejashwi Yadav and comes from a political family in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.Why did Rohini Acharya quit politics and ‘disown’ her family?Acharya, who donated a kidney to her father in 2022, had unsuccessfully contested the Saran Lok Sabha seat last year. There had been speculation that she was “unhappy” over the expulsion of her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the RJD. However, during the assembly election campaign, she was still seen actively canvassing for Tejashwi Yadav.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability‘Bengal Is Far-Fetched…’ Bengal Minister Shashi Panja Hits Back at PM Modi’s Jungle Raj Jibe‘Very Bleak Message To World’: South Africa Envoy Condemns Delhi Blast And Seeks Joint Action123Photostories7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kidsMassive infrastructure push: Ahmedabad to get three lifeline flyovers by 2026Mumbai’s Big Shift: Inside BMC’s Plan for a 1,000-Dog Mulund Shelter123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry
NEW DELHI: In a cryptic social media post declaring that she is “disowning” her family, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya named two individuals — Sanjay Yadav and Rameez — saying she had been merely doing what they had asked her to, yet she is now being blamed for everything. “I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family… This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do… and I’m taking all the blame,” wrote Acharya, who is a doctor by qualification and based in Singapore, a day after the RJD-led alliance suffered a heavy defeat in the Bihar assembly elections.Who are Sanjay Yadav and Rameez?According to news agency PTI, the “Sanjay Yadav” referred to in Acharya’s post is a close aide of her brother Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD-led alliance’s chief ministerial face in Bihar. Born in Haryana in 1984, Sanjay Yadav joined the RJD in 2012 and was elected to the Rajya Sabha by the party in 2024. Rameez, meanwhile, is reportedly an old friend of Tejashwi Yadav and comes from a political family in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.Why did Rohini Acharya quit politics and ‘disown’ her family?Acharya, who donated a kidney to her father in 2022, had unsuccessfully contested the Saran Lok Sabha seat last year. There had been speculation that she was “unhappy” over the expulsion of her elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the RJD. However, during the assembly election campaign, she was still seen actively canvassing for Tejashwi Yadav.
