Tejashwi Yadav named RJD national working president as Rohini Acharya raises ‘conspiracy’ claim

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed the party’s national working president, a move that further formalises his position as the organisation’s primary political face. The announcement was made in the presence of party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, signalling continuity in leadership and a sharper focus on Tejashwi’s role in shaping the party’s next phase.

The appointment has also brought internal rumblings into public view. Rohini Acharya, Tejashwi’s sister, questioned the circumstances around the leadership transition and flagged what she described as a “conspiracy”, indicating concerns about manipulation or infiltration in party affairs. While the allegation has not been backed by detailed evidence in public statements, it highlights the sensitivity around control, succession, and decision-making within the party.

For the RJD, the leadership tweak comes at a time when the party is attempting to regroup and re-energise its base in Bihar and beyond. Supporters present the move as a consolidation of authority that can streamline strategy and campaigning. Critics, however, read it as a sign that organisational politics and family dynamics remain intertwined, potentially complicating internal cohesion.

Observers say the next test will be how the party manages message discipline and factional balance after the announcement. A formal title can help clarify chain-of-command, but it can also intensify competition among leaders who feel sidelined, especially when a party is under pressure to deliver electoral gains.

In the immediate term, the focus shifts to whether the new arrangement improves RJD’s coordination and outreach, and whether the party leadership can keep internal disagreements from spilling into the public domain as it prepares for upcoming political battles.