New Delhi: In the wake of intense speculations a couple of potential management change throughout the Janata Dal (United), its nationwide president Rajeev Ranjan, additionally popularly referred to as Lalan Singh, has categorically dismissed experiences suggesting his resignation forward of the nationwide government assembly scheduled for Friday.
‘Nitish Supreme Leader’
Lalan Singh additionally clarified, “The National Executive is a regular meeting of the JDU. There are meetings of the national executive often. Nitish Kumar is our supreme leader, and the JDU is one and will always remain one.”
#WATCH | On rumours about his resignation as JD(U) president, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh says, “Nitish Kumar is the leader of our party. Janata Dal (United) is united and it will remain the same…” pic.twitter.com/fRqK43WieG
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2023
JDU National Executive Meeting
Despite swirling rumours, the Janata Dal (United) is ready to conduct its nationwide government assembly and nationwide council assembly in Delhi on Friday. Lalan Singh, the Party President, convened the conferences amidst hypothesis that he would possibly step down, paving the way in which for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reassume management of the get together.
Responding to the experiences, JDU chief KC Tyagi additionally dismissed all rumours, stating, “I reject all rumours.” He outlined the schedule of the two-day conferences, with Nitish Kumar’s lively participation.
Eye On 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
When questioned about potential get together modifications in mild of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Tyagi asserted, “All these things are internal matters of the party, they are neither commented on nor statements are made publicly.”
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, earlier than departing for the capital, termed the Friday assembly as a daily custom, occurring yearly. He asserted, “This is a normal meeting; it takes place once a year. There’s nothing special in it.”
Tejashwi Yadav Steps In
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav brushed apart the rumours surrounding Lalan Singh’s resignation, emphasizing that such nationwide government conferences are routine for each political get together.
Nitish Kumar’s Tenure To Be Over Soon
As the BJP claimed an impending switch of energy in Bihar, Union Minister Giriraj Singh predicted Nitish Kumar’s tenure is short-lived. Union Minister and BJP chief Giriraj Singh mentioned, “Nitish Kumar ji will remain the Chief Minister of Bihar for just a few days. Lalu Yadav has created a ‘chakravyu’ for this. The first step of this ‘chakravyu’ was making Awadh Bihar the speaker of the Bihar Assembly. Nitish Kumar will become former (CM) very soon… It is fixed that Nitish Kumar will not remain the CM anymore. In the next few days, Bihar is going to get a CM from RJD…” However, the ruling coalition vehemently denied any such change in management.
JDU’s Posturing In INDIA Alliance
The nationwide government assembly follows carefully on the heels of the crucial INDIA alliance assembly in Delhi. Amidst discussions with the Congress on alliance mixtures, many JDU leaders advocate for Nitish Kumar to guide the INDIA bloc. In a latest growth, JDU MLA Gopal Mandal expressed scepticism about Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as a potential PM candidate, asserting that widespread folks acknowledge Nitish Kumar.
Notably, posters that includes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with the slogan ‘Pradesh Ne Pehchana, Ab Desh Bhi Pehchanega’ (The state of Bihar acknowledged him, now the nation will) adorn the nationwide government assembly venue, reinforcing his standing throughout the get together and the state.
