Former Bihar MLA Master Mujahid Alam quits JD-U over Waqf Act
Patna: In a significant political jolt to and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, former MLA Master Mujahid Alam has resigned from the Janata Dal (United) over the Waqf Act.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Master Mujahid Alam, a prominent JD-U leader in Seemanchal, two-time MLA from Kochadhaman, and the NDA candidate from Kishanganj in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, made the announcement in Kishanganj, where he also removed banners and posters of Nitish Kumar. Alongside him, hundreds of his supporters also submitted their resignations from the party.
“As Nitish Kumar’s MPs supported the Waqf Bill in Parliament, I have decided to resign from all party posts, including the primary membership,” Alam stated.
Master Mujahid Alam has long been considered one of Nitish Kumar’s most trusted grassroots leaders in Seemanchal. Since the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in both Houses of Parliament, more than 20 Muslim leaders have resigned from the JD-U.
His exit not only reflects deep dissatisfaction among the minority ranks of the party but also comes at a time when the JD-U is facing mounting criticism over its stance on the Waqf Act and broader governance issues ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
