A fresh political row erupted in Bihar after former chief minister Rabri Devi refused to vacate the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna despite repeated notices from the state government.
The Bihar Building Construction Department has allotted the bungalow to Dairy and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram and directed Rabri Devi, currently the leader of opposition in the legislative council, to shift to another government residence at 39 Hardinge Road that was allotted to her in November last year. Officials have now issued a fresh notice asking her to vacate the premises within 15 days.
Rabri Devi, however, has made it clear that she will not leave the bungalow voluntarily. “If they want, they can send force to evict me, but I will not vacate it myself," she said.
The bungalow at 10 Circular Road has been the residence of Rabri Devi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for nearly two decades and has served as a key political centre for the party. Located next to the chief minister’s residence, the address holds significant political importance in Bihar.
The BJP-led NDA government has accused the RJD leader of overstaying despite being allotted an alternative residence months ago. RJD leaders, on the other hand, have alleged political vendetta and said the move is aimed at targeting the Yadav family ahead of the assembly elections.
The dispute has intensified after the government formally allotted the bungalow to minister Nand Kishore Ram. Officials maintain that the allotment follows established rules and that occupants are required to vacate government residences after receiving notice.
With Rabri Devi refusing to move out and the government pressing ahead with the eviction process, the bungalow has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing BJP-RJD political battle in Bihar.
