When A. D. Patel died in 1969, many people thought that Ramrakha was a suitable person to take up the leadership of the National Federation Party (NFP), but the Party chose Sidiq Koya instead. After the 1972 elections, his relationship with Koya worsened and he resigned as General Secretary of the party and opposition whip in September 1972. However, he later withdrew his resignation.
When A. D. Patel passed away in 1969, many believed Ramrakha was a good candidate to lead the National Federation Party (NFP), but the party selected Sidiq Koya instead. After the 1972 elections, his relationship with Koya deteriorated and he quit as General Secretary of the party and opposition whip in September 1972. However, he later withdrew his resignation.