Patna (Bihar) [India], November 18 (ANI): Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi termed the ongoing feud in the RJD chief Lalu Yadav's family as 'their internal matter' and said these people should be 'ashamed' following the allegations of abuse expressed by Rohini Acharya.

He also took a dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his poll promises.

Speaking to reporters, Maji said, '... What do we have to say in this, it is their internal matter... As far as the Leader of the Legislative Party is concerned, the 5-10 people will choose. So it is true that Lalu ji is supporting Tejashwi. However, a heinous crime has been committed. The way Rohini Acharya has revealed things, these people should be ashamed. But despite that, they are stubborn. We were saying this a long time ago when they said they would create so many jobs... We said that they were babbling... No one with a cool head can say such a thing...'

He also expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar, especially women and youth, for voting in 'large numbers'.

'We thank the common people of Bihar for understanding our point and for their determination to carry forward the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar... Especially the women and youth, for whom Nitish Kumar has worked so hard, came forward and voted in large numbers...'

'The wrongdoings of these people (RJD) are now being exposed in their own homes. Now the world will understand... We believe that the time has come for their downfall...'

Rohini Acharya's announcement to step away from politics has triggered wide political reactions in Bihar, especially after the Rashtriya Janata Dal's poor performance in the recent Assembly elections, where the party secured only 25 of the over 140 seats it contested in the 243-member House.

Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav and former RJD leader, took to social media on Sunday to express her anguish, alleging humiliation, abuse, and threats from within the family.

Her posts suggested that she felt 'pushed aside,' 'worthless,' and burdened by emotional distress - sparking widespread discussion across Bihar's political circles.

Recounting the incidents that occurred during the family dispute following the Mahagathbandhan's defeat, Acharya asserted that she has always had the blessings of her parents, Lalu and Rabri Devi.

She further said she 'hasn't lied about any of the events' related to the feud, adding that her father has consistently supported her.

There has been no immediate response from the RJD or members of the Yadav family to Rohini Acharya's claims.

The remarks come at a time when political developments in Bihar have intensified following the NDA's sweeping victory with 202 seats - a three-fourths majority in the state Assembly. (ANI)