Tejashwi rises in show of Opposition unity

Sharad Yadav's presence in the rally sparked speculation of a split in the Bihar's ruling party

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(L-R)Former Chief minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren, former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav with RJD leaders Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav during the Bhajapa (BJP) bhagao, desh bachao rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday | Photo: PTI

Satyavrat Mishra Patna

Last Updated : Aug 28 2017 | 12:25 PM IST

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday scored political points by organising a massive rally of Opposition leaders against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The rally also saw Lalu Prasad’s son Tejashwi criticising Nitish Kumar for ditching the grand alliance with the RJD and joining the National Democratic Alliance.

Leaders from various political parties were present at the rally. West Bengal CM and Trinmool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad and C P Joshi, rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, JMM chief Hemant Soren, JVM President Babulal Marandi, NCP