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R.K. Singh Quits BJP After Suspension as Party Tightens Discipline in Bihar

The former power minister resigned hours after a state notice for anti-party conduct, reflecting a post‑victory push for discipline.

The Bihar BJP has suspended ex-union minister RK Singh from the party
Known as a strict bureaucrat, RK Singh made headlines in October 1990 when he ordered the arrest of BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani.
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Former Union Minister RK Singh stated that he had submitted his resignation to the BJP National President, JP Nadda.

Overview

  • Earlier in the day, the Bihar BJP served R.K. Singh a show-cause notice citing anti-party activities and suspended him while giving him one week to explain why he should not be expelled.
  • Singh submitted his resignation to BJP president J.P. Nadda, saying the notice did not specify the charges and defending his calls to reject candidates with criminal records.
  • The state unit also suspended MLC Ashok Kumar Agarwal and Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal, accusing them of campaigning for their son, a VIP candidate, against the BJP nominee in Katihar.
  • The disciplinary action followed weeks of Singh’s public criticism, including allegations of a roughly Rs 62,000 crore power-sector deal linked to Adani Power and complaints about election enforcement after the Mokama killing.
  • Reports differed on whether Singh faced suspension or a six-year expulsion, though the official notice referenced suspension with a one-week deadline for his reply.