Nitish Kumar returns as JD(U) chief after Lalan steps down

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Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan', the leader who played a key role in JD(U) breaking away from NDA and joining hands with RJD and Congress, has resigned as party chief. He proposed Nitish Kumar's name as his successor, which was unanimously accepted. Singh's resignation came after complaints about his aggressive behavior and closeness...

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Nitish Kumar named new JDU chief after Lalan Singh’s resignation following speculation | Oneindia
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been appointed as the new president of the Janata Dal (United) or JDU. This decision was made after the outgoing president, Rajiv Ranjan, popularly known as Lalan Singh, tendered his resignation during the party's executive meeting held in Delhi on Friday. #NitishKumar #JDU #LalanSingh #JanataDalUnited #RajivRanjan #LalanSinghResignation ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.194~

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Lalan Singh

Indian politician (born 1955)
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22nd Chief Minister of Bihar (born 1951)
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Janata Dal (United)

Political party in India


Bihar

State in eastern India
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Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan', the leader who played a key role in JD(U) breaking away from NDA and joining hands with RJD and Congress, has resigned as party...
on December 29, 2023 • IndiaTimes

As of now, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not accepted Lalan Singh's resignation. 
on December 26, 2023 • Zee News

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