Lucknow, March 4
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader in the Vidhan Sabha and Irrigation Minister Munna Singh Chauhan resigned today.
He would be replaced by another RLD leader, Dr Merajuddin Ahmad.
President of the Uttar Pradesh Export Corporation, he would be sworn in at the Raj Bhavan tomorrow morning.
Mr Chauhan’s resignation fuelled speculation about the RLD’s withdrawal of support to the Mulayam Singh government, reducing it to a minority.
Party sources denied such a possibility, saying Mr Chauhan had an important post in the party set-up.
Speaking to The Tribune, Dr Ahmad said his appointment was an honour to the minority community.
“This will send a very positive message across the state and further strengthen the party,” he said.
Much significance was being attached to RLD leader Ajit Singh’s arrival in Lucknow tomorrow.
This would be his first visit since the political instability following the Allahabad High Court judgment on February 28.
