Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad dismissed the urgency expressed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) in finalizing a seat-sharing formula for INDIA bloc constituents. Known for his historical role in halting the "Ram Rath Yatra" and getting BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani arrested, Prasad emphasized that such decisions do not happen hastily.
Addressing queries from journalists at his residence on Circular Road, where he resides with his wife Rabri Devi, a former CM herself, the ailing septuagenarian expressed, "Do these things take place so quickly? Progress is underway." The JD(U) has been consistently raising concerns about the perceived delay in seat-sharing arrangements.
The rivalry between Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad, which had been legendary, witnessed a surprising alliance less than two years ago when they joined forces to "defeat the BJP," following Nitish Kumar's departure from the NDA.
When questioned about receiving an invitation to visit Ayodhya for the temple's consecration ceremony on January 22, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prasad, known for his typically loquacious style, gave a succinct response: "I won't go." Despite his usual chattiness, Prasad chose brevity as he drove past the media contingent, signaling his disinterest in attending the Ayodhya event.
(With Agency Inputs)
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