Lalu Prasad`s conviction in the fodder scam case could have a bearing on the possibility of a tie-up between his RJD and the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls, said a Congress leader from the state.
|Last Updated: Sep 30, 2013, 11:04 PM IST|Source: Bureau
New Delhi: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad`s conviction in the fodder scam case is likely to impact politics in Bihar and could have a bearing on the possibility of a tie-up between his RJD and the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls, said a Congress leader from the state.
Mehboob Ali Qaiser, a former Congress state unit chief, said the conviction will have impact on the politics of Bihar "one way or the other".
"He is strong leader of his party (Rashtriya Janata Dal). There is a sense of despondency in his party upon his conviction. But there could be crystallization of party`s support base in the coming days," Qaiser said.
He said full impact will only be known after the sentencing Oct 3.
Qaiser said that Congress had not yet made up its mind whether it will go alone in Bihar or forge a tie-up and Lalu Prasad`s conviction could have a bearing on possible understanding with the RJD.
He said party vice president Rahul Gandhi`s attack on the ordinance that could have helped Lalu Prasad retain his membership of Lok Sabha would influence the party`s thinking towards its erstwhile ally in the state in the coming days.
RJD provides outside support to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government. The two parties have been allies in the past.
Congress sources said there were varied suggestions from party leaders in Bihar on alliances. They said while a section favours a tie-up with the RJD, another feels that the party will be better served if there is an alliance with the ruling Janata Dal-United.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.