In a significant development, Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh, a prominent figure within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), has been named as the new Opposition Chief Whip in the Bihar Legislative Council.
The announcement came through a notification issued by Akhilesh Kumar Jha, Secretary of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, dated February 15, 2024.
According to the notification, Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh’s appointment was made following unanimous agreement during a meeting of the Rashtriya Janata Dal Legislative Assembly. The decision was endorsed by the Bihar RJD State President, Shri Jagdanand Singh.
Expressing his gratitude upon his elevation from Deputy Chief Whip to Chief Whip, Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh stated, “I am thankful to the National President of Rashtriya Janata Dal, respected Shri Lalu Prasad Ji, and the Leader of Opposition, Shri Tejashwi Prasad Yadav Ji, for entrusting me once again with this responsibility. I pledge to fulfill my duties with utmost sincerity, dedication, and enthusiasm.”
The news of Dr. Singh’s appointment was met with widespread congratulations from cooperators across the country. Messages poured in on various platforms, with the ‘Bhartiya Sahakar Samwad’ WhatsApp group witnessing an overflow of congratulatory messages.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh’s appointment marks a significant development within the political landscape of Bihar and is expected to bring new dynamics to the role of the Opposition in the state’s Legislative Council.
