JD(U) leader KC Tyagi quits as party spokesperson, cites personal reasons

The party announced the appointment of its leader Rajiv Prasad Ranjan as new national spokesperson.

Updated on: Sep 1, 2024, 11:00:13 IST

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Senior Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi resigned as party spokesperson on Sunday, citing personal reasons.

Senior Janata Dal United leader KC Tyagi (File Photo)

In an official release, the party announced the appointment of JDU leader Rajiv Prasad Ranjan as its national spokesperson.

Whether it was the Uniform Civil Code, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, or the government's stance on the Palestine issue, the socialist leader's outspoken views did not sit well with many within his party and caused embarrassment for the BJP, PTI reported.

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.

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.

Tyagi has been a Rajya Sabha member 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.

K.C 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.

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.

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