National Desk, 19th March: Pashupati Kumar Paras, the President of the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), has officially tendered his resignation as Union Minister, citing discontent over the party’s exclusion from seat distribution in Bihar within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The rift between Paras and the NDA became evident following the announcement of seat distribution in Bihar, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sidelined both Paras and the RLJP. This move, along with indications of closer ties with Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, left Paras feeling marginalized within the alliance.
Speculations regarding Paras’s resignation from the Modi cabinet had been circulating, with reports suggesting his imminent departure from the NDA ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Sources indicate that Paras has been in discussions with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leadership, exploring potential alliances.
The RLJP seems to be exploring various options, including aligning with like-minded parties in the upcoming elections. Paras’s ongoing communication with the RJD leadership suggests a possible collaboration, sparking speculation that the RLJP may join the INDIA alliance.
Chandan Singh, RLJP MP from Nawada, recently hinted at the party’s openness to forging alliances, citing their longstanding relationship with Lalu Yadav’s RJD. Singh’s remarks underscore the dynamic nature of political alliances, hinting at the possibility of RLJP’s entry into the INDIA alliance.
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