Patna: A fresh political storm is gathering in Patna after the Bihar government served a notice ordering former chief minister Rabri Devi to vacate her long-time official residence at 10 Circular Road, a home deeply intertwined with the political and personal history of the RJD’s first family.
The state has allotted a new government bungalow at 39 Hardinge Road, but the family is reportedly reluctant to shift — and may instead move to their grand private residence in Mahuabagh, Danapur, whose construction has been under way for nearly five years.
A senior RJD leader told Dainik Bhaskar that the family is “in no mood to leave the Rabri residence,” adding that a court challenge is under active consideration.
‘Shifting to Our Own Home Is the Right Decision’: Abdul Bari Siddiqui
RJD veteran and Lalu loyalist Abdul Bari Siddiqui said Rabri Devi would not move into any government bungalow if she is forced to vacate.
“If Rabri Devi must leave, she will shift only to the private house being built in Mahuabagh,” he said.
This statement signals the family’s growing inclination to treat the Mahuabagh mansion as a permanent base rather than relying on state-allotted accommodation.
Inside the Mahuabagh Mansion: A 10–15 Foot Wall, Eight Bedrooms, Temple Room and a Grand Garden
The upcoming residence at Mahuabagh, Danapur, is described by insiders as nothing short of a palatial estate. The interior work is nearing completion, and both Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi reportedly inspect the site almost daily.
Key features of the residence include:
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Eight large bedrooms
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A spacious drawing room
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A massive dining hall
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Guest room
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Dedicated pooja room
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Family lounge
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Separate staff quarters
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Multi-vehicle parking area
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A large green zone with landscaped gardens
For security, the mansion is encircled by a 10–15 foot high boundary wall, making it one of the most tightly secured private political residences in Patna’s outskirts.
Will the Lalu Family Go to Court?
The notice from the Building Construction Department has clearly rattled the RJD camp. Sources say the family is examining “the strongest legal route” to challenge the eviction order.
Simultaneously, the family is preparing to seek more time from the government, signalling a multi-layered defence.
According to insiders, Lalu rejected suggestions that he speak directly to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
“We will not talk. If they have no shame left, why should we call?” he reportedly told close confidants.
10 Circular Road: The Emotional Nerve Centre of RJD Politics
For nearly two decades, 10 Circular Road has been more than a house. It has been:
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the political war room of the RJD
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the birthplace of many of Lalu’s key decisions
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the place where Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav grew up and entered politics
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the residence where daughter Misa Bharti got married
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the site of dramatic family disputes, including the very public fallout involving Aishwarya Rai in 2019
The house carries a weight of memories — joy, crisis, controversy and political resurrection.
The New Notice: Why the Government Wants the House Vacated
The Bihar Building Construction Department says the 10 Circular Road residence is now required for Legislative Council usage.
As compensation, the government has allotted the Lalu family a new residence at 39 Hardinge Road.
But RJD leaders insist the move is political.
State RJD president Mangani Lal Mandal alleged a “conspiracy to humiliate the Lalu family,” questioning why the decision was taken after 20 years.
Flashback: When Rabri Devi Was Ordered to Vacate 1 Anne Marg
In 2005, after Nitish Kumar took office, Rabri Devi was ordered to vacate the CM residence at 1 Anne Marg. A sharply worded notice warned of forced eviction, which angered Lalu Yadav.
The family argued that shifting was delayed due to Kharmas (inauspicious period) and ongoing renovation at 10 Circular Road.
What Happens If a Government Bungalow Is Not Vacated?
Under the amended 2024 rules, failure to vacate government accommodation can lead to:
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Fines up to Rs. 10,000
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Imprisonment up to six months
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Forced eviction by the state
This is governed by the Bihar Government Premises (Allotment, Rent Recovery and Eviction) Act.
