'Follow alliance dharma': Pappu Yadav to Lalu Prasad
What's the story
Pappu Yadav has urged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to maintain alliance discipline by withdrawing candidates from seats already allotted to allies. "The alliance dharma must be followed at any cost," he said, asking Lalu Prasad to take the lead in keeping peace within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
Election strategy
'Rahul Gandhi has appealed to all parties'
Yadav stressed the importance of unity in the alliance, saying that internal conflicts would only hurt their chances at the polls. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has also appealed to all parties to work in the interest of the INDIA alliance." He further added that his party hasn't fielded candidates where RJD has done so and urged RJD to reciprocate by withdrawing candidates from their constituencies.
Coalition discord
Seat-sharing deadlock in Bihar
Yadav's appeal comes amid rising tensions in Bihar's Mahagathbandhan over unresolved seat-sharing issues. Several seats are witnessing contests between candidates of allied parties, highlighting cracks in the coalition ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Senior leaders such as Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Lalu Prasad Yadav have intervened to resolve the deadlock and present a united front.
Controversy response
Pappu Yadav reacts to Giriraj Singh's controversial remark
In a separate incident, Pappu Yadav also reacted to Union Minister Giriraj Singh's controversial comment that "Muslims are traitors (namak haram)." He said, "Everyone knows who the real traitors are. During British rule, those who sided with the British were the real namak haram." This statement comes as tensions continue to simmer within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan coalition over seat-sharing disputes ahead of the upcoming elections.