Tremors in NDA as Tyagi resigns as JD(U) spokesperson

New Delhi: Janata Dal (United) spokesperson K C Tyagi, whose stand on various issues often ran contradictory to that of his party's ally BJP, has resigned.

The JD(U) said in a statement on Sunday that its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appointed Rajiv Ranjan Prasad as its national spokesperson. It attributed Tyagi's resignation to "personal reasons".

In his letter to Kumar, the former MP and socialist leader said he has been unable to do justice as a spokesperson due to his involvement in other works.

Tyagi, party leaders said, will continue in his another role as "political advisor". Prasad, Tyagi's replacement, noted that the senior leader resigned due to 'personal reasons'. (PTI)