In a significant political development, former Jharkhand BJP leader Saryu Roy has joined Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party. Roy, a veteran politician and a former minister in the Jharkhand government, made the announcement on Sunday.
According to sources, Roy was warmly welcomed into the JD(U) by Nitish Kumar himself, who is also the Chief Minister of Bihar. The move is seen as a major boost to JD(U) in Jharkhand, where the party is looking to expand its presence.
Roy’s decision to join JD(U) comes after he had been distancing himself from the BJP in recent months. He had been critical of the BJP’s leadership in Jharkhand and had also expressed differences with the party’s policies.
The JD(U) has been actively seeking to expand its presence in states outside of Bihar, and Roy’s induction is seen as a key move in this direction. The party is likely to benefit from Roy’s experience and influence in Jharkhand, where he has been a prominent political figure for decades.
Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) has been making efforts to strengthen its foothold in Jharkhand, and Roy’s joining is expected to give a fillip to the party’s prospects in the state. The move is also seen as a blow to the BJP, which has been facing internal conflicts and challenges in Jharkhand.
With Roy’s induction, JD(U) is likely to emerge as a stronger force in Jharkhand’s political landscape, and the party is expected to make a significant impact in the state’s politics in the coming days