Ahead of the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has been hit by a fresh setback. Senior party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Thursday stepped down from his post and resigned from the party's primary membership, citing dissatisfaction with the leadership.

Mrityunjay Tiwari Alleges Lack of Respect Within RJD

In a video message, Tiwari said that he had resigned from all posts in the RJD. He claimed that there was no respect left in the party for a dedicated and loyal worker like him. Tiwari said he had repeatedly raised his concerns with senior leaders but no one took them seriously. He added that he also shared his grievances several times with party national working president and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav, but his concerns were not addressed.

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"Today, I have resigned from all posts in the Rashtriya Janata Dal. In the presence of the state president, respected Mangani Lal Mandal ji, and several senior leaders and office-bearers at the party's state office, I made it clear that there is no respect left in this party for a dedicated and loyal worker like me. Despite repeatedly raising my concerns, no senior leader took cognisance of them. I also conveyed my grievances several times to Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, but he too did not take note of them," Tiwari said.

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Tiwari further stated that his connection with the public would continue as before and he would keep serving the people throughout his life. He has not yet revealed any details about his next political move. However, following his resignation, speculation has begun over his future plans, with political circles suggesting that he may explore new options.