The official residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi at 10 Circular Road in Patna became a center of cultural activity on the night of Wednesday, September 20, 2023. A traditional Launda Naach performance was organized at the residence, which was witnessed by several senior leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal. RJD National President Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was seen in a relaxed mood while recovering from his kidney transplant, attended the event along with his son and Bihar’s Environment Minister Tej Pratap Yadav.
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Which leaders were present at the event?
The cultural gathering saw a large presence of prominent RJD figures. Along with the Yadav family, Bihar Vidhan Sabha Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary and senior leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui were present. Other attendees included Kameshwar Paswan, Uday Narayan Chaudhary, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Bhola Yadav. The stage used for the performance was decorated with pictures of social and political icons such as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, Jananayak Karpoori Thakur, and Jyotiba Phule.
What is the cultural significance of Launda Naach?
Launda Naach is a traditional folk dance deeply rooted in the culture of Bihar, where men dress as women to perform during festivals and special occasions. The event at the 10 Circular Road residence gained significant public attention as videos of the performance circulated on social media. While the event was a celebration of local heritage, it is noted that Rabri Devi was later directed in November 2025 to vacate this specific government bungalow following a 2019 Patna High Court ruling regarding lifetime allocations for former Chief Ministers.
