Patna: Senior leader and former minister Shivchandra Ram has resigned from all posts in the Rashtriya Janata Dal ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council elections, triggering discussions within the party over internal coordination and candidate selection.
The development comes at a time when the party has finalised its nominee list for the MLC polls.
Resignation Ahead of MLC Polls
Shivchandra Ram submitted his resignation from all organisational responsibilities, citing dissatisfaction over party decisions related to ticket distribution.
According to party sources, the resignation is linked to his exclusion from the list of candidates for the Legislative Council elections.
Allegations of Discontent
Speaking to reporters, Ram said he had remained associated with the party leadership for decades and expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of recognition.
He indicated that a final decision on his political future would be taken later, adding that he was stepping down only from organisational posts for now.
Party Candidate Announcement
The RJD has fielded Sunil Singh as its candidate for the Legislative Council elections.
Party leaders have not issued an official response on Ram’s resignation at the time of reporting.
Reaction Within Party Circles
Following the resignation, discussions within political circles have focused on internal coordination ahead of the MLC elections. Party workers associated with Ram were seen in Patna over the past few days, according to local inputs.
Separately, Rohini Acharya had recently posted on social media raising questions about the party’s candidate selection process, adding to ongoing political chatter.
Background and Political Context
Shivchandra Ram has previously served as a minister and MLA under the RJD government and has been associated with the party leadership of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav.
He has stated that he has been associated with the party since the early 1990s and has held multiple responsibilities over the years.
Party officials have not yet confirmed whether talks are underway to resolve the matter.
