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Patna: A fresh political controversy has erupted in Bihar following a public post by Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in which she raised concerns over women’s safety in their “maayka” (parental home). The issue escalated further after the ruling Janata Dal (United) offered her full security, while the RJD and the Lalu family have remained conspicuously silent. Rohini Acharya, who lives in Singapore and had donated a kidney to her father, recently posted on social media urging the Bihar government to ensure that “every daughter feels safe in her parental home.” Her statement immediately triggered political reactions, with the JDU stepping in a day later to publicly assure her of protection. Government Takes Rohini’s Concerns Seriously: JDU Responding to Roh...

Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has once again found himself at the centre of political controversy after leaving the Bihar Assembly’s winter session midway to go on a pre-planned vacation to Europe with his family. The timing of the trip—soon after the party’s electoral setback—has triggered sharp reactions from political opponents and social media users alike. The controversy intensified after the BJP’s Bihar unit shared a short video of Tejashwi Yadav strolling casually in a blue suit and sky-blue shirt at what appears to be a luxury European resort. The video, posted on the party’s official social media handle, was accompanied by a sarcastic caption mocking the RJD leader for “enjoying himself after sinking the party.” Set to a popular Bollywood song with lyrics suggesting newly...