"Nitish Kumar got everything done": Lalu Prasad Yadav claims security withdrawal is politically motivated

Addressing reporters regarding the recent development, the veteran leader did not mince words, pointing directly to the Bihar Chief Minister. "Yes, it has been withdrawn," Yadav stated. "Nitish Kumar has got everything done."

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday confirmed that his security cover, as well as that of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, has been officially withdrawn. Addressing reporters regarding the recent development, the veteran leader did not mince words, pointing directly to the Bihar Chief Minister. "Yes, it has been withdrawn," Yadav stated. "Nitish Kumar has got everything done."

In early June 2026, the Bihar government officially downgraded the Z-plus security cover previously provided to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Under the revised arrangement, the couple's protection now includes limited Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) house guards and a reduced number of personal bodyguards, replacing their previous higher-tier security detail. In response to the downgrade, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family voluntarily sent back the remaining government security personnel. Following this, RJD party workers took up positions outside the family's residence at 10, Circular Road, Patna, to provide their own informal protection.

An RJD worker said the party is prepared to remain on duty round the clock, asserting that the people of Bihar stand with the Yadav family. "The people of Bihar stand with them. We are prepared to stay here around the clock," he told ANI.

Earlier on Saturday, Tejashwi Yadav had also decided to return his entire security cover, mirroring similar actions taken by Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Speaking to ANI, party leader Shakti Yadav accused the Bihar government of deliberately targeting the Yadav family and attempting to humiliate some of Bihar's most prominent political leaders.

"Tejashwi Yadav ji has returned all his security. Take the security away. No security is needed... whatever security he had, he has announced to return it all. He will walk without security," he said. The development comes after the Bihar government asked Rabri Devi to vacate 10 Circular Road, which has now been allotted to Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Ram.

The state government's notice said that Rabri Devi had previously been allotted an alternative government accommodation at Hardinge Road in her capacity as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, but had not yet moved. Rabri Devi had resisted the move, saying, "They can call the force to vacate the place, but I will not vacate the place."

The bungalow at 10 Circular Road has long been associated with the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Rabri Devi served as Bihar's Chief Minister from the residence during her tenure in office, and the premises have remained a significant political address for the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The Bihar government gave the Lalu family a 15-day deadline to vacate the official residence. (ANI)