Archive · 16 Nov 2025
RK Singh Resigns From BJP Citing Party Indiscipline and Candidate Selection
A former government minister, R.K. Singh, has quit his political party, the BJP.
This happened after the party suspended him.
Singh explained that he thinks it's wrong for his party to choose candidates who have criminal records or are corrupt because it makes the party look bad.
He feels that staying in a party that allows this is pointless.
Singh said he had sent his resignation letter to the party's leader, J.P. Nadda.
He was also upset because the party suspended him for 'anti-party' activities, but they didn't clearly say what he did wrong.
Singh believes his suspension was because he spoke out against having bad people run for elections.
He also mentioned a big corruption scandal involving a power project.
The BJP, however, stated that Singh's actions were a violation of party rules and caused harm.
Former Union Minister R.K. Singh resigned from the BJP after the party suspended him for alleged 'anti-party' activities.
Singh stated that the BJP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds and corrupt individuals is detrimental to the party's image.
He claimed his suspension was likely due to his vocal criticism against selecting such candidates and a ₹62,000-crore corruption scandal related to a power project.
Singh wrote to BJP President J.P. Nadda, questioning the unspecified 'anti-party' activities leading to his suspension and expulsion.
The BJP's suspension notice cited 'anti-party' activities and serious indiscipline as reasons for Singh's suspension, along with two other leaders.
- Who
- R.K. Singh, former Union Minister and MP from Arrah
- What
- Resigned from the BJP after being suspended for alleged 'anti-party' activities, which he claims stemmed from his criticism of the party fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Bihar, India (context of elections and candidate selection)
- Why
- Singh believes that tolerating individuals with criminal backgrounds and corruption diminishes the party's image and is not in the best interest of the party or the nation. He stated his resignation followed his suspension for unspecified 'anti-party' activities.
R.K. Singh
BJP
Candidate Selection
R.K. Singh
Believes it is wrong to give tickets to individuals with criminal backgrounds or who are corrupt, as it diminishes the party's image and is not in the party's or nation's interest. States there is no use staying in a party that tolerates such individuals.
BJP
Suspended Singh for 'anti-party' activities and 'serious indiscipline', implying his public statements and criticisms violated party rules and caused harm.
Allegations of Corruption
R.K. Singh
Claims the state government is involved in a ₹62,000-crore corruption scandal related to a power project. He also questioned the Election Commission's handling of law and order.
BJP
The suspension notice indicates Singh's activities are considered harmful and indisciplined, without specifically addressing the corruption allegations in the provided text.
Reason for Suspension/Resignation
R.K. Singh
Resigned because the party suspended him for reasons he believes are fabricated ('anti-party activities' were not specified) and likely stems from his criticism of candidate selection.
BJP
Suspended Singh due to 'anti-party' activities and serious indiscipline, as stated in the suspension notice.
- Former Minister
- R.K. Singh, former Union Minister and MP from Arrah
- Action
- Resigned from BJP following suspension
- Date of Resignation
- Sunday
- Reason for Criticism
- Disagreement with BJP fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds and corruption concerns.
- Alleged Corruption Scandal
- ₹62,000 crore related to a power project.
- Party's Justification for Suspension
- 'Anti-party' activities and serious indiscipline.
- Other Suspended Leaders
- MLC Ashok Agarwal and Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal
Sources
Former Union Minister RK Singh Suspended By BJP Over Anti-Party Activities
Bihar: BJP suspends ex-Union minister Raj Kumar Singh, MLC, his Mayor wife
JD(U) Denies Vacancy For CM Post; Leaders Go Into A Huddle
RK Singh resigns from BJP after suspension amid Adani power project scam row claims - Telegraph India
