Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD national working president; sister Rohini alleges ‘infiltrators’ and conspiracy
Rashtriya Janata Dal has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its National Working President in a move that formalises his elevated leadership role. The decision comes amid visible family and organisational tension, with Rohini Acharya publicly alleging that the party’s ‘real command’ has shifted to infiltrators and conspirators, urging introspection within the leadership.
Leadership change in RJD
On January 25, 2026, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) named Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s National Working President, a step widely viewed as consolidating his position in the organisation’s top leadership. The announcement was made amid a national executive meeting and in the broader context of internal debates on party direction and accountability.
Rohini Acharya’s public criticism
Hours before the party meeting, Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, used social media to allege that the party’s command had slipped into the hands of ‘infiltrators and conspirators’ whose objective was to undermine the party’s legacy. Without naming individuals, she urged those responsible for leadership to introspect rather than avoid questions or create confusion.
Backdrop: internal tensions
The development has unfolded amid reported family and organisational strains, including public exchanges over responsibility for electoral performance. Coverage noted that factional concerns and sharp allegations have become part of the public narrative around RJD’s future strategy, even as the party moves to formalise a succession plan.
What to watch
With Tejashwi now holding the working president role, observers will track whether the leadership restructure calms internal friction or deepens it. Key signals may include organisational appointments, messaging in Bihar and at the national level, and how the party responds to public criticism from within the family.
- Decision date: January 25, 2026
- Post: National Working President, RJD
- Contestation: Rohini Acharya alleges ‘conspiracy’ and ‘infiltrators’