Bihar's Bungalow Battle: Rabri Devi and Tej Pratap Face Eviction, RJD Cries 'Political Vendetta'

Well, here’s a development that's certainly stirring the political pot in Bihar: Rabri Devi, the former Chief Minister and a very prominent figure in the state's political landscape, along with her son, Tej Pratap Yadav, who himself served as a minister, have now been formally asked to vacate their government bungalows. It's quite a significant moment, isn't it, especially for a family that has long held considerable sway in Bihar politics.

Now, this isn't just some arbitrary decision, mind you. This directive actually stems from a rather impactful ruling by the Patna High Court. You see, the court had, not too long ago, struck down some key amendments to the Bihar Ministers' and Legislators' Salaries, Allowances and Pension Act, which dated back to 1980. What those amendments essentially did was allow former Chief Ministers and former ministers to hold onto their official residences for life. The High Court, in its wisdom, basically said, "No, that's not right," effectively putting an end to that rather convenient provision.

So, following this judicial pronouncement, the state government – currently led by Nitish Kumar – is now acting to implement the court's order. This means Rabri Devi, who has been residing at the rather well-known 10, Circular Road address, and Tej Pratap Yadav, occupying 5, Deshratna Marg, have both received notices. It's a clear signal that the days of retaining these prime properties indefinitely are over, at least under the current legal framework.

Of course, this situation hasn't gone down quietly, not by a long shot. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the party Rabri Devi and Tej Pratap represent, has come out swinging, openly accusing the ruling NDA government of pure political vendetta. They claim this is nothing more than a targeted campaign against the influential Yadav family, a move designed to harass and marginalize them. It's a familiar cry in the rough and tumble world of Indian politics, isn't it? When a powerful opposition figure faces such action, the "political targeting" card is almost always played.

It's certainly a tough pill to swallow for a family that has, for so long, been synonymous with power in Bihar, particularly given the political legacy of Lalu Prasad Yadav. This eviction notice, while legally mandated, inevitably adds another layer of tension to the already fiercely competitive political atmosphere in the state. What remains to be seen is how this plays out beyond the immediate compliance – whether it becomes another rallying point for the RJD or if the ruling government can simply brush off the accusations of political malice.