A significant new turn is expected in Bihar politics, and this development is considered highly important. Reports indicate that Mrityunjay Tiwari, the former national spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is all set to trigger a major political shift in the state; he is poised to join the BJP today. Having parted ways with the RJD, he has now embraced the BJP. Tiwari, who resigned from the RJD, stated that he faced humiliation within the party, which prompted his decision to quit.
Tiwari’s resignation has dealt a major blow to the RJD. He had been a prominent face of the party—widely recognized by his public persona—and had held significant responsibilities and positions within the RJD since 2014. He maintains that he worked with complete dedication and honesty during his tenure. He stood firmly by the party even during difficult times when many other leaders were leaving; however, he feels that for the past few months, the RJD has failed to accord him the respect he deserves. It is this treatment by the party that led to his resignation.
Mistreatment
Mrityunjay Tiwari alleges that the party has not treated him well over the last several months. He raised these grievances with senior party leaders and even spoke to Tejashwi Yadav about the matter, but his concerns were ignored. He feels that other leaders are being given greater prominence while he is being disrespected; this is the reason behind his decision. Mrityunjay Tiwari’s resignation is being viewed as a major setback for the RJD; there is talk that he is set to join the BJP. Although no official confirmation has been released yet, speculation is rife that the former RJD leader might soon join the BJP.
Who is Mrityunjay Tiwari?
Mrityunjay Tiwari is a leader who has been associated with the RJD for nearly 20 years. Amidst the ongoing monsoon session, news has emerged that Tiwari—a long-time RJD member—is poised to join the BJP. This development has dealt a significant blow to the RJD.
To be inducted at a BJP event
Former RJD state spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari will be inducted into the party by BJP State President Sanjay Sarawagi at a ceremony to be held at the BJP state office. Both the BJP and Tiwari have confirmed this development, meaning he is officially set to join the party. This major political shift is considered a huge setback and a significant loss for Tejashwi.
Tiwari had been disgruntled for a long time
Dissatisfaction is cited as the primary reason for this resignation. It is reported that Mrityunjay Tiwari had repeatedly expressed his grievances to senior party leaders but was consistently ignored and treated poorly. Despite working with complete sincerity, he was not accorded the respect he deserved; consequently, he decided to resign and resolved to join the BJP.
