Amidst Bihar Assembly elections, Lalu Yadav’s party has taken action against rebel leaders. RJD has expelled 27 of its leaders from the party. These include the name of Ritu Jaiswal who has opened a front against the party.

All these leaders have been accused of being involved in anti-party activities. The leaders who have been expelled from the party include MLAs, MLCs, former MLAs and former candidates.

These 27 leaders were expelled from the party

Chhote Lal Rai, MLA
Ritu Jaiswal
Ram Prakash Mahato, former MLA
Anil Sahni, former MLA
Saroj Yadav, former MLA
Ganesh Bharti, former legislative councilor
Kamran, MLA
Anil Yadav, former MLA
Akshay Lal Yadav, former candidate
Ram Sakha Mahato, District Head General Secretary
Avnish Kumar, State Council Member
Bhagat Yadav
Mukesh Yadav
Sanjay Rai, District Head General Secretary,
Kumar Gaurav, Vice President Most Backward Cell
Rajeev Kushwaha
Mahesh Prasad Gupta, District President, Business Cell
Advocate Prasad Yadav
Poonam Devi Gupta, Women’s Cell District President
Subodh Yadav, former president, farmers cell
Surendra Prasad Yadav, State General Secretary
Niraj Rai
Anil Chandra Kushwaha, State General Secretary
Ajit Yadav, District Spokesperson Sultanganj
Moti Yadav, Gopalpur
Ramnaresh Paswan, Chiraiya Block President
Ashok Chauhan, Patahi Block President

hence action was taken

Bihar President of Rashtriya Janata Dal, Mangni Lal Mandal wrote in the expulsion letter, “On the basis of the authorized information received by the state headquarters of the party regarding anti-party conduct, activities and adverse active activities by the following party comrades as independent candidates or against the authorized candidates of Rashtriya Janata Dal in various assembly constituencies of Bihar Assembly General Election 2025, the following leaders/workers of the party have been removed from the primary membership of Rashtriya Janata Dal for six years. Is expelled.”

Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 are to be held in two phases. Today (Thursday) is the last day for withdrawal of nominations. Meanwhile, RJD leader Ritu Jaiswal (State President, Women’s Wing) has not only accused one of her party’s candidates (Smita Gupta) of giving wrong information in the affidavit but has also asked Tejashwi Yadav to take a decision.

Ritu Jaiswal wrote in her X post on Thursday (October 23, 2025) morning, “Respected Tejashwi ji, the party wanted to send me away from Parihar, and I chose the path of rebellion. Mistakes were made from both sides. But the person due to whom this entire controversy arose has also made a serious mistake.”

Respected Tejashwi ji,

the party gave me #avoidance Wanted to send me away from, and I chose the path of rebellion. Mistakes were made from both sides. But the person due to whom this entire controversy arose has also committed a serious mistake.

The RJD candidate has stated his age as 49 in the four affidavits attached with his nomination papers. pic.twitter.com/ijblu7x1hJ

— Ritu Jaiswal (@activistritu) October 23, 2025

‘He will have to lose his seat after a few days’

She further writes, “The RJD candidate has mentioned his age as 49 years in the four affidavits attached with his nomination papers, whereas as per the voter list, his actual age is 43 years. This is clearly a false affidavit, due to which his nomination should have been cancelled. Even if such a candidate wins, a case will be filed in the court, and after a few days he will have to lose his seat.”

Through the post, Ritu Jaiswal has said, “For the development of Parihar, it is necessary to ensure the defeat of the sitting MLA here. There is a direct contest between the sitting MLA and Ritu Jaiswal and the chances of the RJD candidate’s victory are negligible. Her presence will only lead to scattering of votes, due to which the same people who have kept Parihar in the dark for the last 15 years will win again.”

He has asked Tejashwi Yadav to take a decision on this. It is written, “Today is the last day of withdrawal of nominations. If the RJD candidate withdraws his name, and I am declared an independent candidate supported by the Grand Alliance, then it will be a politically wise decision and a proof of your sensitivity towards the people of Parihar. It is up to you to take the decision. Parihar is looking at you with hopeful eyes. Regards, Ritu Jaiswal, Independent candidate, 25-Parihar Assembly Constituency.”

The dispute regarding leadership and ticket distribution within RJD is continuously increasing in Bihar. RJD’s women state president Ritu Jaiswal, opening a front against the party, has made it clear that if she is not given the ticket from Parihar, she will contest the elections as an independent candidate. He says that he has closely felt the soil of Parihar and the joys, sorrows, struggles and expectations of the people. Therefore, it is unacceptable for him to contest elections from any other constituency.

Ritu Jaiswal told that as soon as the discussion spread that she could be given ticket from Belsand instead of Parihar, the people of Parihar started sending her support messages through social media and phone. People had only one appeal – ‘Madam, don’t leave Parihar.’ This public support proved to be very important for him emotionally.

These people are responsible for the current situation of Parihar – Ritu Jaiswal

Ritu Jaiswal made it clear to the party leadership that not only the current BJP MLA Gayatri Devi but also the former MLA Dr. Ramchandra Purve is responsible for the current situation of Parihar. Dr. Purve had betrayed the party in the last assembly elections while being an MLC of RJD, due to which Ritu had to face defeat by a small margin.

If the party does not change its decision, independents will contest elections – Jaiswal

Ritu alleged that this time the party has given ticket to Dr. Purve’s daughter-in-law from Parihar, which she termed as a ‘reward’ for betrayal. He said that the development of the area and the expectations of the people are being ignored by such political moves. Ritu made it clear that she has clearly informed the party leadership that if the party does not change its decision, then she will contest the elections as an independent candidate from Parihar only. He said that this decision is not easy, but it also respects the voice of his mind and the feelings of the people of Parihar.

Jaiwal’s move can bring new movement in political career

Political analysts say that this step of Ritu Jaiswal may increase the challenge for RJD. If she contests the elections independently, the voting pattern and alliance equations may be affected. Despite the defeat in Sheohar Lok Sabha elections last year and the 2020 assembly elections, this bold step of Ritu can bring a new stir in her political career.

This whole matter has made it clear that the upcoming elections on Parihar Assembly seat are going to be very interesting and exciting, where the sentiments of the people and the strategies of the leaders will play a decisive role.