In "politically unstable" Bihar's development is a victim, says Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leader Sushil Kumar Modi criticized his former ally, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) saying that in the 'unstable" political climate in the lead up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Bihar's progress is being sacrificed.

"The Bihar government is not concerned about development and progress of the state. In the present situation of political instability in Bihar, the development of the state is falling victim to the political parties", Modi said here today.

Modi , who has been in constant tussle with the JD(U) for the past few days , said that he is prepared to combat the regional party with a "befitting reply", should they try and divide the BJP internally.

Cracks within the BJP had once again come to the forefront, after legislator Amarnath Ghami was suspended yesterday for a term of six years for hobnobbing with the JD(U) and attacking former Deputy Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. There are reports of more legislators submitting their resignation.

"We have taken disciplinary action against Ghami and suspended him for six years. This is a message for others as the BJP will never tolerate indiscipline and revolt," said Vinod Narayan Jha, BJP's chief spokesperson.