A Political Leap: RCP Singh Joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party
In Bihar, RCP Singh, a former Union Minister, officially joins Prashant Kishor's political party, Jan Suraaj. This move signals a significant shift in the political landscape within the region.
In an unexpected turn of events, RCP Singh, the former Union minister, has taken a plunge into the world of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Singh formally announced the merger of his 'Aap Sabki Awaz' with the Jan Suraaj Party, marking a significant shift for both parties.
At a lively function, Singh declared his collaboration with Jan Suraaj, alongside its creator Prashant Kishor. He expressed enthusiasm about the alliance's potential to transform Bihar into a flourishing state.
Originally from Nalanda, Singh shares a hometown with Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar. Before making waves in politics, Singh was a Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer on central deputation. He had an initial encounter with Mr. Kumar during Kumar's stint as the railway minister in 1999.
After seizing power in Bihar in 2005, Kumar, who admired Singh's administrative skills, invited him to act as his principal secretary. In 2010, Singh made a voluntary retirement and joined Kumar's Janata Dal (United), ensuring two consecutive terms in the Rajya Sabha.
However, Singh's induction into the Union Cabinet in 2021 seems to have shattered acord with Nitish Kumar, and he was eventually denied another Rajya Sabha term in 2022. In 2023, Singh made a surprising move, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after parting ways with JD(U).
The recent move by RCP Singh to align with Jan Suraaj can be attributed to several factors:
- Dissatisfaction with Janata Dal (United): The deterioration of Singh's relationship with Nitish Kumar cost him significant positions, driving him to explore new political alliances.
- Political Opportunity: Partnering with Jan Suraaj provides Singh a chance to contest the BJP and JD(U), aligning with Prashant Kishor's vision for change, dubbed as the "Sanjhi Sarkar" model.
- Reinforcing Jan Suraaj: Singh's joining is seen as a strengthening factor for the Jan Suraaj Party, both organizationally and in its appeal to voters.
The impact on the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections is profound:
- Encroaching on BJP and JD(U): Singh's move aligns with a broader strategy to pose a challenge to the BJP and JD(U) in Bihar, aiming to prevent the BJP from retaining power.
- Electoral Boost: Singh's political background and experience could attract disillusioned voters, offering a potential electoral advantage for Jan Suraaj.
- Intensified Rivalry: The Janata Dal (United) has expressed strong discontent with Singh's decision, labeling him and Prashant Kishor as "poisonous germs of politics," suggesting a heightened political tension.
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- The recent wave of migration in politics has seen RCP Singh leaving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joining Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, a move affecting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
- Significant policy-and-legislation changes may arise due to the involvement of Singh, a seasoned politician with a background in war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and general-news, in Jan Suraaj Party.
- Migration and car-accidents concerns have become secondary for Singh, as he plunges into the political world, aiming to transform Bihar while intensifying rivalry with the BJP and JD(U).
- Recent fire incidents in Bihar have raised questions about the state's government's capacity to deal with such emergencies. Analyzing the impact of Singh's move on other policy areas, an improved fire response system within Jan Suraaj's proposed "Sanjhi Sarkar" model may offer solutions to mitigate the risk of accidents and fires.
