Patna, April 5 -- JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Saturday responded to the resignations of some JD(U) leaders over the Waqf Bill, stating that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is dedicated to the welfare of minorities and that his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill would not negatively impact the interests of Muslims.

He said that these individuals were part of the party, but some of them had previously contested elections from other parties.

Speaking to ANI, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said, "The names which are claiming to be a part of JD(U) are not actually a part of the party...Mohammed Qasim Ansari contested the Bihar Assembly election 2020 from AIMIM. There are a few other names...So, it is a conspi...