JDU Gen Secy Ali Ashraf Fatmi Resigns From The Party. May Join RJD

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a significant move, the General Secretary of JDU, Mohammad Ali Ashraf Fatmi tendered his resignation from the post of General Secretary and the party as he was not happy with the NDA Alliance.

Fatmi claimed that the INDIA Bloc government was running smoothly in Bihar. Subsequently, Nitish Kumar's image was enhanced and people appreciated former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav for his work. He asserted that the INDIA Alliance must win to save the Constitution and the future of India. 

Furthermore, Fatmi stated that he was hurt by this development, hence, he was compelled to leave the party and look for 'other options' 

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On his resignation from JDU, Former JDU leader Ali Ashraf Fatmi says, "I have resigned today. I have also resigned from the position of National General Secretary. The reason is not personal... The Mahagathbandhan government was running smoothly in Bihar.… pic.twitter.com/Uu9v2dO7wL

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Bihar witnessed a significant political crisis when current CM Nitish Kumar left RJD and joined BJP. Nitish Kumar-led NDA government won the floor test with 129 votes in Bihar Assembly on 12th February, Monday. The current chief minister Nitish Kumar resigned from his post and formed a new government with the aid of the BJP on 28th January. Earlier in 2022, he had left NDA and joined the Bihar Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) which comprised Lalu Yadav's RJD, Congress, and three other parties.

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on March 16. The election will be held in seven phases beginning on April 19. Moreover, the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect since the announcement and will be imposed till the result declaration.