Indian Discussion Forum

New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Samajwadi Party today appointed Mohan Singh as its General Secretary and Spokesman in place of Amar Singh and he lost no time in demanding the resignation of the dissenting leader from Rajya Sabha on moral grounds.

Mohan Singh, who was appointed by party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, told reporters, "Since Amar Singh has resigned as party's General Secretary, member of Parliamentary Board and as Spokesperson, he has already detached himself from the party.

"Rajya Sabha membership is given by the party and, therefore, he should resign from Rajya Sabha also."

Mohan Singh's remarks came shortly after his appointment which coincided with Amar Singh's 54th birthday today.

"Amar Singh is now part of history. In political parties, people keep coming and going. It is an ongoing process