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News India Live, Digital Desk: With the sound of assembly elections in Bihar, a period of tussle and rebellion has started within the parties regarding tickets. The biggest glimpse of this has been seen in Siwan, where RJD and Tejashwi Yadav have suffered a huge setback. District President of the party and considered a big leader of Kushwaha community. Bipin Kushwaha Angered by not getting the ticket, he has resigned from his post and party membership.
A district president leaving the party just before the elections is no less than a big blow for RJD. This step of Bipin Kushwaha can seriously spoil the electoral equation of the party in Siwan district.
Why was Bipin Kushwaha angry?
Bipin Kushwaha has been considered a loyal soldier of the party for a long time. He was engaged in strengthening the party at the grassroots level in the district and this time he was one of the strongest contenders for the ticket in the assembly elections. But, according to sources, the party had decided to nominate someone else as its candidate.
As soon as this news reached Bipin Kushwaha, his patience ran out. He called it an insult not only to himself but to the entire Kushwaha community. He alleged that the party is now giving preference to rich people and outsiders instead of workers working hard on the land.
Now we will show our ‘power’
After resigning, Bipin Kushwaha said, “I watered the party with blood and sweat for years. But when it came to respect, the party ignored us. This is not only an insult to me, but to my society. Now we will show our strength.”
He has announced that he will soon sit with his supporters and decide the future strategy. It is believed that he may contest elections as an independent candidate or may join some other alliance. If this happens then he can make a big dent in the voters of RJD.
Why is this a big blow for Tejashwi?
- Kushwaha Vote Bank: Bipin Kushwaha’s departure may spoil RJD’s efforts to solve the ‘Luv-Kush’ (Kurmi-Kushwaha) equation.
- Weakness in Organization: The departure of the District President just before the elections gives the message that all is not well in the party.
- Fear of rebellion: This step of his may also instigate other angry leaders of the party to revolt.
This incident is a big challenge for Tejashwi Yadav. Now it remains to be seen how he quells this rebellion and how he stops the loss to the party in Siwan.