India, Dec. 26 -- Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi have begun shifting their household goods from their government bungalow at 10, Circular Road, in Patna, a residence the Yadav family has called home for nearly 19-20 years, to their new private bungalow, according to people aware of the development.

Late on Thursday night, three to four pickup vans were spotted leaving the premises with flower pots, plants and other household items like sofas. Officials familiar with the matter said that it marks the beginning of the shifting, with the family preparing to leave this iconic address that has long been synonymous with Bihar's political power centre.

The bungalow, located directly opposite chief minister Nitish Kumar'...