Last Updated: February 17, 2024, 15:44 IST
Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary. (ANI)
The BJP wants to leave no stone unturned to maximise the seats in Uttar Pradesh, especially western UP.
Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday hinted that their tie-up with Bharatiya Janata Party before Lok Sabha elections may happen soon. He added that he also gave reasons why he “quit the INDIA alliance”.
“When the official announcement happens (of Lok Sabha elections) then I will speak about why I quit (INDIA alliance) and what are our thoughts for the future and what we want to do for our people…”
#WATCH | Hapur, UP: RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary says, ” When the official announcement happens (of Lok Sabha elections) then I will speak about why I quit (INDIA alliance) and what are our thoughts for the future and what we want to do for our people…” pic.twitter.com/B7IP5CTOJ8— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2024
The RLD has a strong base in Uttar Pradesh, especially in the Jat-dominated region. The BJP wants to leave no stone unturned to maximise the seats in Uttar Pradesh, especially western UP.
Apart from the Jat issue, Chaudhary can also help them negate the impact of farmers’ protests and the wrestlers’ agitation.
Last week Jayant Chaudhary said that the possible move to join hands with the BJP was discussed with all the MLAs and there was no planning in it.
“If someone is reporting that, I don’t think they have talked to the MLAs. I talked to MLAs and workers and decided after that. There was no planning, we were forced to decide in a short time due to the circumstances.”
Though Singh and the BJP have made no formal announcement, both sides gave ample hints about the RLD switching from the INDIA bloc to the NDA since February 9, when Charan Singh was named for the highest civilian award.