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Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major political development ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) MP from Bhagalpur Ajay Kumar Mandal has written a letter to Chief Minister and party President Nitish Kumar expressing his desire to resign from the Lok Sabha.
In his letter, Mandal cited dissatisfaction over the internal functioning of the party and the ticket distribution process and alleged that the opinions of local leaders and district presidents were being ignored.
“With your blessings and guidance, I have been serving the people of Bhagalpur as MLA and MP for the last 20-25 years. In this long political journey, I have worked to strengthen Janata Dal (U) as my family,” Mandal wrote.
He said that in recent months decisions have been taken within the organization without consulting local representatives, which, according to him, does not bode well for the future of the party.
The MP said, “Despite being a local MP, I am not being consulted in the process of ticket distribution for the assembly elections. People who have never worked for the organization are being considered for giving tickets, while the opinion of the district president and local leadership is being completely ignored.”
Highlighting his loyalty to the party, Mandal reminded Nitish Kumar that during the 2019 bypolls, his was the only seat in Bihar that the JD(U) won under his leadership, adding, this is a testament to the public trust and his dedication to the organisation.
Expressing disappointment over not being allowed to meet the Chief Minister, the Bhagalpur MP said, “I am not being allowed to meet you, nor am I being listened to. In such a situation, it is difficult for me to understand the rationale of continuing as an MP.”
Mandal emphasized that his letter was not an act of rebellion, but a plea to protect the future of the party. He said, “My aim is not to show displeasure but to save the party and your leadership from any harm in the future. If outsiders or inactive people continue to get priority, the roots of the party will weaken and this will have a direct impact on your leadership.”
Concluding his letter, Mandal urged Nitish Kumar to accept his resignation as a mark of self-respect and commitment to party values. “Therefore, with true devotion to the organization, I humbly request you to allow me to resign from my post as an MP,” he wrote.
Party sources said Mandal’s move reflects growing uneasiness among a section of the JD(U) leadership over the centralized ticket distribution process and less consultation with grassroots leaders.
–IANS
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