JDU Spokesperson Nikhil Mandal Resigns From Post

Nikhil Mandal (41), among the youngest spokespersons of the party, announced his resignation on Twitter.

JD(U) spokesperson Nikhil Mandal on Monday resigned from the post he had been holding for more than six years citing "personal reasons".

Former ally BJP, which has been licking its wounds since losing power in Bihar, claimed that the development cited "discomfort" of JD(U) spokespersons in defending Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, their de facto leader.

Nikhil Mandal (41), among the youngest spokespersons of the party, announced his resignation on Twitter.

He also shared a screenshot of the communication he sent to the party leadership on his official letter head.