Rabri Devi vacates 10, Circular Road bungalow she had occupied for 2 decades; officials conduct final inspection
PATNA: A day after former chief minister Rabri Devi and her family vacated the government bungalow at 10, Circular Road, officials on Friday carried out a final inspection of the property before formally taking possession.
Department officials were seen conducting a room-by-room overview of the bungalow, which had served for nearly two decades as both the residence of the RJD’s first family and the party’s informal camp office.
The inspection marked the final administrative step before the property is handed over to its new allottee, animal and fisheries resources minister Nand Kishore Ram, news agency PTI reported.
Officials said the inspection was aimed at assessing the condition of the premises, verifying fixtures and infrastructure, and documenting any alterations made during the long period of occupation.
The bungalow was vacated after sustained pressure from the NDA government, which returned to power following the 2025 Assembly elections. The process gathered momentum after Samrat Choudhary took over as chief minister, with the government insisting that 10, Circular Road be reclaimed for official use.
Rabri Devi and her family had been residing at the prime property since 2006, after it was allotted to her following the Assembly polls a year earlier.
Over the years, the bungalow became a political landmark, hosting party meetings and strategy sessions and serving as a visible symbol of the RJD leadership’s influence.
The party's iconic lantern was removed first, followed by the family and finally their vintage jeep, leaving the bungalow deserted.
According to party sources, Rabri Devi moved out earlier this week, while Lalu Prasad and son Tejashwi Yadav left the premises on Thursday. The family has shifted to its under-construction house in Kautilya Nagar.
The vacating of the bungalow followed months of political sparring, with the RJD initially resisting eviction orders and the NDA accusing the party of clinging to government properties. The standoff eventually ended after the issue began drawing adverse public attention for the opposition party.
"They said this bungalow has 'tahkhana' (underground vault) and needs to be dug out. Now they should use the earthmovers to dig it out. If they fail to trace it, they must tender a public apology," RJD chief spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said.
Department officials were seen conducting a room-by-room overview of the bungalow, which had served for nearly two decades as both the residence of the RJD’s first family and the party’s informal camp office.
The inspection marked the final administrative step before the property is handed over to its new allottee, animal and fisheries resources minister Nand Kishore Ram, news agency PTI reported.
Officials said the inspection was aimed at assessing the condition of the premises, verifying fixtures and infrastructure, and documenting any alterations made during the long period of occupation.
The bungalow was vacated after sustained pressure from the NDA government, which returned to power following the 2025 Assembly elections. The process gathered momentum after Samrat Choudhary took over as chief minister, with the government insisting that 10, Circular Road be reclaimed for official use.
Rabri Devi and her family had been residing at the prime property since 2006, after it was allotted to her following the Assembly polls a year earlier.
Over the years, the bungalow became a political landmark, hosting party meetings and strategy sessions and serving as a visible symbol of the RJD leadership’s influence.
The party's iconic lantern was removed first, followed by the family and finally their vintage jeep, leaving the bungalow deserted.
According to party sources, Rabri Devi moved out earlier this week, while Lalu Prasad and son Tejashwi Yadav left the premises on Thursday. The family has shifted to its under-construction house in Kautilya Nagar.
The vacating of the bungalow followed months of political sparring, with the RJD initially resisting eviction orders and the NDA accusing the party of clinging to government properties. The standoff eventually ended after the issue began drawing adverse public attention for the opposition party.
"They said this bungalow has 'tahkhana' (underground vault) and needs to be dug out. Now they should use the earthmovers to dig it out. If they fail to trace it, they must tender a public apology," RJD chief spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said.
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