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Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughters Rohini Acharya and Misa Bharti are likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Bihar. Buzz about Singapore-based Acharya's electoral debut however drew flak from the BJP, with state president Samrat Chaudhary accusing the former Chief Minister of ‘selling tickets’ to aspirants.
According to reports quoting sources, Rohini Acharya could contest the election from Saran while Misa Bharti may be fielded from the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency. The INDIA bloc member has however refrained from making an official announcement thus far.
Lok Sabha elections in Bihar will span all seven phases — from April 19 to June 1. Voting will be held on four seats during the first phase. The state will witness polling on 5 seats each from Phase 2 to Phase 5. Elections will be held on 8 seats each during Phases 6 and 7.
Acharya had made headlines in late 2022 after donating a kidney to her ailing father. Recent reports quoting party leaders also indicated that she enjoyed respect on account of her "sacrifice" and had found overwhelming support from party leaders. Meanwhile, Bharti has contested the last two elections, losing on both occasions to her father's former close aide Ram Kripal Yadav (who is now with BJP).
“Lalu Prasad is a politician who is an expert in selling tickets. He did not even spare his daughter. First, he took a kidney from her and then gave her a Lok Sabha ticket,” alleged Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Saturday.
“I am Lalu ji’s daughter. I will answer every lowly thought and lowly word of persons having low characters in the people’s court. It is my duty and love towards my father to give one of my kidneys to him. Rohini is ready to sacrifice her life for her family and her birthplace Bihar,” came the sharp reponse from Acharya.
(With inputs from agencies)
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