The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Tuesday suffered a setback during the ongoing budget session of the Bihar Assembly after Neelam Parveen, national secretary of the partyโs minority cell, resigned from all party posts and its primary membership.
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Parveenโs resignation has created a stir in Biharโs political circles, particularly in Nawada district and among minority groups.
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The development comes amid recent claims by JDU Legislative Council member Neeraj Kumar that a major split could occur in the RJD during the budget session. He had alleged that several RJD MLAs were in touch with the JDU and might switch sides. Against this backdrop, Parveenโs resignation is being seen as a setback for RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
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A resident of Nawada, Parveen made her resignation public by sharing her letter on social media. In the letter, she stated that she was stepping down from the primary membership of the RJD as well as from her posts as national secretary and spokesperson of the partyโs minority cell with immediate effect.
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Parveen held dual responsibilities within the organisation, serving as national secretary of the minority cell while also acting as the partyโs national spokesperson. However, she did not cite any personal or political reasons for her decision.
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Her sudden resignation has triggered discussions within political circles, with analysts suggesting it may indicate internal issues within the party and could affect its internal dynamics in the coming days.