No rift in INDIA bloc, says Bihar Congress chief after assembly Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar on Sunday met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Tejashwi Yadav and dismissed speculations of discord throughout the INDIA bloc forward of the state polls later this 12 months.

Kumar’s first assembly with the Chief of the Opposition since assuming the position of state Congress chief befell a day earlier than Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar tour.

He was accompanied by Congress Legislature Get together chief Shakil Ahmed Khan.

Chatting with reporters after the assembly, Kumar mentioned, “It was a proper assembly with Yadav. Such conferences with all constituents of the INDIA bloc can be held usually forward of the upcoming meeting polls. INDIA bloc and all its companions share a typical resolve—to battle collectively and defeat the NDA to save lots of each the nation and Bihar.”

Kumar firmly rejected media experiences suggesting rifts throughout the INDIA bloc in Bihar.

“The query of discord doesn’t come up in any respect. We’re united, and we’ll defeat the NDA collectively within the coming meeting polls,” he asserted.

Requested concerning the chief ministerial face of the INDIA bloc for Bihar elections, Khan mentioned, “Tejashwi Yadav is the Chief of the Opposition within the meeting. He represents all opposition events and can proceed to take action even exterior the meeting with the assist of all constituents of the Mahagathbandhan.”

Khan criticised NDA leaders, significantly over the controversial Waqf (Modification) Invoice, not too long ago handed by Parliament.