JD-U trying to break us in Bihar: BJP

The BJP accused Bihar`s ruling Janata Dal-United of trying to split it amid rising tensions between the two parties in the state.

Patna: The BJP on Friday accused Bihar`s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) of trying to split it amid rising tensions between the two parties in the state.

"JD-U is trying to break the BJP in Bihar. This is objectionable and not good for democracy," state Bharatiya Janata Party president Mangal Pandey told the media. Pandey made the allegation after a meeting of BJP workers and leaders including legislators and ministers. Pandey said several JD-U leaders including ministers, legislators and MPs were in touch with BJP legislators in a bid to woo them into the JD-U. "It is very objectionable that JD-U leaders have approached BJP legislators and persuaded them to join JD-U. They also assured them berths in the Cabinet and other lucrative posts for their support," Pandey said. The latest development has given a new twist to the tensions within the ruling coalition. Pandey said he had told BJP legislators and ministers to be present in Patna till June 17. According to JD-U leaders, the party is in touch with over a dozen BJP legislators including ministers. The JD-U has 118 legislators, four short of majority in the house of 243 members. IANS