The Bihar government has intensified its reshuffle of official residences by asking former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav to vacate the government bungalows they have occupied for nearly two decades. This marks a notable shift in the presence of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family in Patna amid the newly formed NDA administration.
Rabri Devi, who has lived at 10 Circular Road since 2005, is now being moved to 39 Hardinge Road, a government bungalow allotted according to her current position as Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council. Tej Pratap Yadav, too, has been asked to leave his official residence, reflecting the broader reallocation of government housing that typically follows a change in administration.
Officials describe the move as a routine administrative decision, part of the post-election reshuffle of official accommodations for political leaders. However, 10 Circular Road has historically been more than just a home, it has been a hub of political activity, family gatherings, and media interactions for the Yadav family over the years.
The decision is being viewed by many as symbolic, signaling the end of an era for the family’s long-standing dominance in Patna’s official and political spaces. While the government emphasizes adherence to rules, political observers see the reassignment as part of the NDA government’s effort to reorganize power structures and official privileges in the state capital.
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