RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns, cites dignity hurt
Synopsis
One of the RJD's most prominent media faces for over a decade, Mrityunjay Tiwari has quit all party posts, alleging humiliation and claiming that 'termite-like' elements surround Tejashwi Yadav. His exit — just ahead of Bihar elections — is a rare public airing of internal discord within Lalu Prasad's party, and the RJD's silence in response may say as much as the resignation itself.
Key Takeaways
Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from all RJD posts on Thursday evening , announcing the decision via an emotional video.
Tiwari alleged his dignity was compromised and that there was 'no space for dedicated and loyal workers' in the party.
He claimed he raised concerns with Tejashwi Yadav but his grievances went unaddressed.
Tiwari alleged that certain party insiders were 'hollowing it like termites' and that Tejashwi appeared 'surrounded by such elements.' He was appointed RJD spokesperson and media in-charge in 2014 by party chief Lalu Prasad .
The RJD has issued no official response to the resignation or the allegations as of Friday, 18 July 2025 .
Former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Friday, 18 July 2025, said his dignity had been compromised within the party, a day after stepping down from all his posts. Tiwari, one of the RJD's most recognisable media faces for over a decade, had announced his exit through an emotional video released late on Thursday evening.
What Tiwari Said
Speaking after his resignation, Tiwari said: '…When a loyal, dedicated and honest party worker like me feels that my dignity has been hurt, it naturally pains every party leader and worker. I had also spoken to Tejashwi Yadav, but nobody listened…'
In his resignation video, he stated: 'Today, I resigned from all my posts in the party. I did so in the presence of state president Mangani Lal Mandal and other senior leaders whom I told that there was no point in remaining in the party while enduring humiliation.'
Allegations Against Party Insiders
Tiwari did not limit his criticism to his personal grievances. He alleged that certain elements within the RJD were 'hollowing it like termites,' and expressed concern that Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition, appeared 'surrounded by such elements.' These are among the sharpest public criticisms levelled at the party's inner circle by a senior functionary in recent memory.
Background and Tenure
Tiwari was appointed as the RJD's spokesperson and media in-charge in 2014 by party chief Lalu Prasad, for whom he expressed gratitude even as he announced his departure. Over the following years, he became a fixture in televised political debates, regularly defending the party's positions on high-profile national issues. His exit removes one of the party's most experienced media communicators from its public-facing apparatus.
Timing and Political Context
The resignation comes ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, a period when party unity and media presence carry outsized strategic weight. Tiwari had reportedly conveyed his concerns to RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav, but claimed his grievances went unaddressed. The RJD has not yet issued any official response to his resignation or the allegations he has made. The absence of a party statement, notably, may itself amplify the political signal his exit sends.
Whether Tiwari's departure triggers further dissent within the RJD — or whether the party moves to publicly address the internal discord — will be closely watched in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
But a spokesperson of over a decade going on record with allegations of humiliation and 'termite-like' insiders is a qualitatively different kind of damage. That Tejashwi Yadav reportedly did not engage with Tiwari's concerns — and that the party has stayed silent since — suggests either a calculation that the episode will blow over, or an inability to manage internal grievances before they go public. Either reading is uncomfortable ahead of Bihar elections, where opposition unity and optics matter enormously.
NationPress
17 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Mrityunjay Tiwari resign from the RJD?
Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned citing a sense of humiliation and compromised dignity within the party. He alleged there was 'no space for dedicated and loyal workers' in the RJD and that his concerns, raised with Tejashwi Yadav, went unaddressed.
When did Mrityunjay Tiwari announce his resignation?
Tiwari announced his resignation through an emotional video released late on Thursday evening, 17 July 2025. He confirmed the decision the following day, 18 July 2025, in remarks to reporters.
What did Tiwari allege about RJD's internal situation?
Tiwari alleged that certain elements within the RJD were 'hollowing it like termites' and expressed concern that Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav appeared 'surrounded by such elements.' He did not name specific individuals.
How long was Mrityunjay Tiwari associated with the RJD?
Tiwari was appointed RJD spokesperson and media in-charge in 2014 by party chief Lalu Prasad, making his association with the party over a decade long. He was one of the party's most recognisable faces in television debates throughout this period.
Has the RJD responded to Tiwari's resignation?
As of Friday, 18 July 2025, the RJD had not issued any official response to Tiwari's resignation or the allegations he made against party insiders.
