Lalu Yadav 9 Children: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family is again in the headlines in Bihar politics. Amidst Rohini Acharya’s allegations and increasing family tension, people want to know who are Lalu Yadav’s 9 children, who lives where and what work they do. Know
Lalu Yadav Children: The family of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi has always been in the headlines in Bihar politics. After marrying in 1973, the couple raised nine children, seven daughters and two sons. The entire political and social identity of Lalu family is built around these children. But the recent election results and the ongoing tussle within the family have created serious tensions in this big political family. Know the complete details about the 9 children of Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi.
Missa Bharti: Lalu Yadav’s eldest daughter
The eldest daughter Misa Bharti is a doctor and has also been active in politics. Misa, who was the MP from Patliputra, is married to computer engineer Shailesh Kumar. His name is also associated with history in itself, this name is inspired by the ‘MISA law’ of those days, under which Lalu was sent to jail during the Emergency.
Rohini Acharya: Came into limelight by donating kidney to father Lalu Yadav
The second daughter Rohini Acharya is also a doctor and lives in Singapore. Rohini had gained respect from the entire country by donating a kidney to her father Lalu in 2022. But recently she clearly said that she is staying away from politics and is also separating from her family. This statement created a stir in political circles.
These daughters of Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi are mostly away from limelight.
- Chanda Singh is married to pilot Vikram Singh and stays away from public life.
- Ragini Yadav comes from an engineering background and is the wife of Rahul Yadav, associated with the Samajwadi Party.
- Hema Yadav, it is believed that she has also done technical studies. She is married to Tej Yadav and mostly remains confined to personal life.
- Anushka ‘Dhannu’ Rao is interested in subjects like interior design and law. He is married to a political family of Haryana.
- The youngest daughter, Rajlakshmi, is an engineering graduate and joined the SP family by marrying Tej Pratap Singh Yadav.
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Tej Pratap Yadav: Lalu Yadav’s elder son who is in controversies.
Lalu’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, 37, has been a minister several times, but the situation deteriorated in 2025 when Lalu himself expelled him from both the family and the party due to irresponsible behavior.
Tejashwi Yadav: Political heir of Lalu Yadav family
Lalu Yadav’s youngest son, 35-year-old Tejashwi Yadav, is considered to be Lalu’s real political successor. Despite leaving studies after 12th, he has also been the Deputy CM of Bihar. He is married to Rajshree Yadav and has two children. In the last few years, Tejashwi strengthened his hold on the party, but the family remained internally angry about this.
How did the dispute increase in Lalu Yadav family? Why did the tension come out?
RJD had to perform very poorly in the elections. They got only 25 out of 143 seats. After this, questions started being raised within the party as to how decisions are being taken and what is the role of Tejashwi’s advisors. Amidst this environment, Rohini Acharya alleged that she was humiliated in the family and was targeted by Tejashwi’s close ones. After his statement the atmosphere worsened further. In support of Rohini, her three sisters, Ragini, Chanda and Raj Lakshmi also took the step and moved out of their parents’ Patna home. It became clear that the rift in the family had become very deep. The most shocking thing was that Tej Pratap, who had earlier himself been ousted from the family and RJD, also came out in defense of Rohini and said that injustice had been done to her.
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Deep silence in Lalu family
Both Lalu and Tejashwi have maintained silence on this entire controversy till now. It is also believed within the inner circles of the party that this tension had been increasing for months and the election defeat further exposed it.