Patna, February 26: Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal announced on Wednesday that he would step down as the state's Revenue and Land Reforms Minister to adhere to the party’s ‘one leader, one post’ policy.
Speaking to reporters, Jaiswal confirmed his resignation, stating, "I am going to resign from the ministerial position today. As per our party's principle of 'one leader, one post,' I have decided to step down as the minister of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department. However, I will continue to serve as the chief of the party's state unit."
Sources indicate that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to expand or reshuffle his cabinet within the next couple of days, a move that could have significant implications ahead of the assembly elections scheduled later this year.
The decision is being viewed as a strategic step by the BJP to streamline leadership roles as the state gears up for the crucial polls.