When Rohini Acharya landed at the Patna airport on a flight from Singapore, senior Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders gathered directly at the terminal to welcome her. In earlier visits following disputes within the family, no household members were seen receiving her or seeing her off at the airport, leaving only a handful of party workers present. The scene at the airport shifted noticeably this time, as RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and parliamentarian Misa Bharti arrived in person to welcome her back.
Touching Feet to Seek Blessings in an Emotional Reunion
A substantial gathering of party supporters had assembled around the terminal gates alongside the senior leadership. Misa Bharti stepped inside the airport building to accompany Rohini out, while Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi stayed seated inside their vehicle, waiting for their daughter to emerge. Upon stepping outside, Rohini walked over to the car, bent down to touch the feet of her father Lalu Prasad, and then sought the blessings of her mother Rabri Devi before embracing them. Both parents and daughter appeared visibly moved, creating an intensely emotional atmosphere among the onlookers.
Clarifying the Personal Nature of the Visit
When questioned by reporters about the entire family turning up together, Misa Bharti downplayed political readings, explaining that whenever someone from the household arrives, the entire family heads to the airport to bring them home. Addressing journalists nearby, Rohini Acharya urged observers not to frame the trip in political terms. Rohini stated that this was a strictly private visit undertaken to spend time with her parents, asking people not to give it a political color while pointing toward the gathered supporters as her brothers. However, when pressed directly about lingering friction with Tejashwi Yadav, she chose not to speak and maintained total silence on the topic.
An Emotional Message on Social Media Before Flying In
Prior to boarding her flight, Rohini Acharya had set aside lingering bitterness through an open statement on social networks. She had written on Tuesday on the social media platform X that nothing held greater value for her than her father, his happiness, and his blessings. She added that no instruction outweighed his personal call, which was why she was returning promptly to fulfill her duty as a devoted daughter.
Background of Separation from Family and Political Roles
This arrival carries considerable weight given the events of the previous year. Back in November 2025, Rohini Acharya had announced a complete break from active politics as well as her household following internal family discord. She had departed from Patna at that point, sharing on X that she was renouncing political engagements and distancing herself entirely from family ties. Her return following a direct summons from her father represents the first major personal reconciliation seen since that separation.
