PATNA, Dec. 26 -- Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has finally started shifting household goods from her government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna, a residence the Yadav family has called home for nearly 19-20 years.

Late on Thursday night, three to four pickup vans were spotted leaving the premises loaded 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's official residence at 1 Anne Marg, was allotted to Rabri Devi back in 2006. On Novemb...