Archive · 19 Nov 2025
RJD Facing Internal Turmoil and Criticism After Bihar Election Loss
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is facing internal unrest and criticism after losing the Bihar Assembly elections.
Protesters burned an effigy of Tejashwi Yadav's aide, Sanjay Yadav, accusing 'outsiders' of interfering in the party.
Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, quit politics and criticized 'Haryanvis' influencing the party.
Political strategist Prashant Kishor said RJD's comeback is impossible until the 'jungle raj' issue is resolved.
RJD won only 25 seats, finishing as the third-largest party.
Protests erupted outside RJD headquarters in Patna over the party's election defeat
Angry workers burned an effigy of Tejashwi Yadav's aide Sanjay Yadav, accusing 'outsiders' of interfering in party affairs
Rohini Acharya, Lalu Prasad's daughter, quit politics and criticized 'Haryanvis' influencing the party
Prashant Kishor said RJD's comeback is impossible until 'jungle raj' issue is resolved
RJD won only 25 seats, finishing as the third-largest party, while NDA won 202 seats
- Who
- RJD party workers, Rohini Acharya, Prashant Kishor, Tejashwi Yadav, Sanjay Yadav
- What
- Protests, criticism, and analysis following RJD's Bihar Assembly election defeat
- When
- Wednesday (protests), Saturday (Rohini Acharya's statement), days after the election (Prashant Kishor's interview)
- Where
- Patna (RJD headquarters), Bihar (election context)
- Why
- RJD's crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections
RJD Workers' View
Prashant Kishor's View
Cause of RJD's Defeat
RJD Workers' View
Outsiders interfering in party affairs
Prashant Kishor's View
Fear of 'jungle raj' and RJD's political character
- Election Result
- RJD won 25 seats, NDA won 202 seats
- RJD's Core Strength
- Muslim-Yadav (M-Y) alliance
- Prashant Kishor's Prediction
- RJD could only win 25-35 seats
- Prashant Kishor's Future Plans
- Focus solely on Bihar politics, ask for public donations if necessary
Sources
Rohini Acharya, In Hoarse Voice, Schools Journalist Over 'Married Daughters' Statement - WATCH
RJD Vs RJD In Bihar: Protests Break Out At Party Office; Effigy of Tejashwi Yadav's Aide Burnt After Poll Drubbing
