NDA’s landslide crushes RJD as family feuds, ego wars, and strategy failures push Tejashwi Yadav into his biggest political crisis.

The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections delivered a historic and unmistakable message: Bihar has voted for development over dynasty politics.
The NDA registered an unprecedented 202-seat sweep, while the Mahagathbandhan collapsed to a mere 34 seats, marking one of the worst defeats in its history.

But beyond the electoral numbers, the bigger political earthquake hit the Lalu Yadav family, where internal cracks turned into a full-blown rupture.

I. NDA Wave and RJD’s Historic Collapse

NDA’s Dominant Victory

• NDA secured a resounding mandate with 202 seats, redefining Bihar’s political narrative.
• Several seats once considered unshakable RJD bastions fell effortlessly in the NDA wave.
• The verdict reflects a shift in voter sentiment toward governance, stability, and performance-based politics.

RJD’s Worst-Ever Performance

• RJD witnessed a dramatic downfall, shrinking to an all-time low.
• Tejashwi Yadav, the party’s face, barely managed to defend his seat.
• RJD’s strategy of relying on emotional rhetoric and legacy politics failed to resonate with the new Bihar electorate.

II. The Dramatic Lalu Family Split

Rohini Acharya’s Shock Exit Rocks RJD

In a stunning twist, Rohini Acharya, Lalu Yadav’s daughter, publicly announced:

• She is quitting politics.
• She is cutting ties with the family and the party.
• She is distancing herself from RJD’s internal decisions and leadership style.

Her exit sent shockwaves across Bihar and exposed the deepening fault lines within the Yadav family.

The Night of the Meltdown

Multiple sources reveal:

• Hours after the results, a heated meeting took place at the Yadav residence.
• Rohini blamed Sanjay Yadav, Tejashwi’s strategist, for the disastrous campaign.
• Tejashwi remained silent throughout the argument, intensifying Rohini’s frustration.
• The confrontation escalated so sharply that Rohini stormed out, later announcing her decision on social media.

III. Tejashwi Yadav’s Deepening Crisis

Internal Revolt Within RJD

• Senior leaders question Tejashwi’s strategy, decision-making, and leadership style.
• His overreliance on a tight inner circle has alienated long-time party workers.
• The Congress is now waiting for Tejashwi to publicly take responsibility for the defeat.

Family Support Crumbles

• Rabri Devi is said to be backing Tej Pratap Yadav over Tejashwi.
• Rohini Acharya has exited.
• Misa Bharti is reportedly unhappy with Tejashwi’s decisions.
• Lalu Yadav’s silence has further deepened speculation of a family-level divide that could reshape RJD’s future.

IV. How Jan Swaraj & Prashant Kishor Altered the Results

Six Seats That RJD Won Only Because NDA Votes Were Split

The presence of Jan Swaraj candidates—backed by Prashant Kishor—played a critical role in several constituencies.
These candidates cut into NDA votes, helping RJD win at least six seats by razor-thin margins.

Key Examples

• Dhaka: RJD wins by 178 votes, Jan Swaraj secures 8,347 votes.
• Jehanabad: Margin 793 votes, PK-backed candidate gets 5,760.
• Makhdoompur: Margin 1,830 votes, Jan Swaraj gets 4,803.
• Similar margins in Bodhgaya, Goh, Tikari.

Without vote-splitting:

• RJD would have slipped below LJP.
• Chirag Paswan’s party could have become the third-largest force in Bihar.
• RJD might have dropped to fourth position—its biggest humiliation ever.

V. Congress Steps Back, Pressure Mounts on Tejashwi

Congress Refuses to Blame EVMs

• Congress held an internal review meeting where it declined to support the narrative of EVM tampering or EC bias.
• The party expects Tejashwi to explain the loss, take responsibility, and clarify future strategy.

This signals a potential strain within the Mahagathbandhan, raising questions on whether the alliance will survive.

VI. The Road Ahead: Is RJD Heading Toward a Split?

Fear of Defections

• RJD’s 25 winning MLAs are reportedly insecure about the party’s future.
• Rumours in Patna suggest possible defections, leading to a split or a vertical collapse.

Tejashwi’s Leadership on the Brink

Critical questions now arise:

• Can Tejashwi retain the role of Leader of the Opposition?
• Will RJD remain a single unit amidst family and factional rivalries?
• Has the Lalu Yadav era officially come to an end?

At this moment, RJD appears to be in its most vulnerable state since its formation.

Bihar Resets Its Political Landscape

The Bihar election verdict has reshaped the political narrative of the state—and exposed unprecedented turmoil within the Lalu Yadav family.
While the NDA rides high on a development-driven mandate, RJD stands weakened, divided, and directionless.

The people of Bihar have spoken:
Development wins. Dynasty collapses.
And for Tejashwi Yadav, the biggest battle now lies not in the Assembly, but inside his own home.