JD(U) to stake claim in Bihar

February 28, 2005

The Janata Dal (United) has decided to stake a claim to form the next government in Bihar today.

The move is an attempt to counter the RJD's efforts to form a new government.

This decision was taken at a meeting of top JD (U) leaders such as George Fernandes, Sharad Yadav and Nitish Kumar.

Nitish Kumar has been projected as the most probable chief ministerial candidate of JD(U)-BJP combine right through the elections.

Party sources said JD(U) leaders would try to hold informal consultations with LJP chief Ramvilas Paswan today.