After Gambhir, former Union Minister Jayant Sinha opts out of LS polls

• Hazaribagh MP Jayant Sinha announces retirement from electoral politics, opts out of 2024 Lok Sabha elections
• Sinha cites focus on combating global climate change as reason for stepping away from direct election responsibilities
• Expresses gratitude to BJP leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, for opportunities to serve the nation

Hazaribagh Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Union Minister Jayant Sinha has announced his retirement from electoral politics, declaring his decision not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Sinha, son of former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, conveyed his retirement through a Twitter post, expressing his desire to shift his focus towards addressing global climate change issues both in India and worldwide.

He stated, "I have requested party national president JP Nadda to relieve me of my direct election duties so that I can focus my efforts on tackling global climate change in India and around the world. Of course, I will continue to work with the party on economic and governance issues."

I have requested Hon’ble Party President Shri @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my direct electoral duties so that I can focus my efforts on combating global climate change in Bharat and around the world. Of course, I will continue to work with the party on economic and governance…

— Jayant Sinha (@jayantsinha) March 2, 2024