Newly appointed JD(U) spokesperson, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad cites "personal reasons" being behind KC Tyagi's resignation
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NEW DELHI: Janata Dal leader KC Tyagi on Sunday resigned as party's national spokesperson citing 'personal reasons.' In an official statement, the party announced the appointment of JDU leader Rajiv Prasad Ranjan as its national spokesperson
New Delhi: Janata Dal (United) spokesperson K C Tyagi, whose stand on different issues often highlighted his party's differences with ally BJP, has resigned, the regional party said on Sunday.
According to a PTI report, this came as a response to Tyagi's statements on key issues that were seen as unhelpful to the BJP-JD(U) ties.
The BJP has been reaching out to its allies to ensure coordination and maintain harmony within the ruling National Democratic Alliance, aiming to dispel reports of differences within the bloc
The JD(U) said in a statement that its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appointed Rajiv Ranjan Prasad as its national spokesperson.
It attributed Tyagi's resignation to "personal reasons"
With two senior JD(U) leaders, Union minister Lalan Singh and parliamentary party leader Sanjay Jha, stationed in Delhi, the report quoting party sources indicated there is a view that these leaders should manage ties with the BJP without Tyagi's frequent public remarks.
Meanwhile, Tyagi also wrote to Party chief and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and requested to relieve him from party spokesperson's role
"Thank you for reappointing me as a party official. During the national convention of the party, I had also requested to be relieved of organizational responsibilities. Due to your affection and trust, I could not insist further," he said.
However, it is believed that frequent comments of Tyagi, who is based in Delhi and enjoys an unlikely high profile in the national media for a regional party leader due to his experience and articulation, on central government's policies were seen as unhelpful to the BJP-JD(U) ties.
Be it on the Uniform Civil Code, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill or even the government's position on the Palestine issue among other issues, the socialist leader's outspoken stand did not go down well many within the party and embarrassed the BJP, sources said.
You may have noticed that for the past several months, I have kept myself away from the debates on TV channels. I request you to relieve me from the position of party spokesperson as I am unable to do justice to it due to my involvement in other additional tasks. However, I will always be available to promote your personality and the achievements of the Bihar government as needed," he added.
Tyagi has been a upper house MP representing Bihar and has also held the position of chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on industry.
Previously, he was a member of the ninth Lok Sabha and served as chairman of both the committee on papers laid on the table and the central warehousing corporation.
Tyagi began his political career in 1974 and made his first attempt at the Lok Sabha elections in 1984, contesting from the Hapur-Ghaziabad constituency.
With two senior JD(U) leaders, including Union minister Lalan Singh and its parliamentary party leader Sanjay Jha, based in Delhi, party sources said there is a view that the two leaders should be left to shape the ties with the BJP without frequent public interjections of Tyagi.
Sources said the BJP has been reaching out to allies to maintain coordination and harmony in the ruling National Democratic Alliance in its bid to quell reports of differences in the bloc. PTI
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