INLD to support Narendra Modi for PM if need arises

Image
Press Trust of India Ambala
Last Updated : Aug 10 2013 | 9:57 PM IST
INLD leader Abhay Chautala today said his party would not forge alliance with BJP for forthcoming general elections but would support Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi "unconditionally" for the post of Prime Minister if required.
"INLD will not forge any political alliance with BJP in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections...Yet, if any situation arises where Narendra Modi requires MPs' support, then INLD will unconditionally support him for the post of Prime Minister," Chautala told reporters.
He said INLD would not forge any alliance with BJP even if Kuldeep Bishnoi-led Haryana Janhit Congress merged with that party.
Replying to a question, he said his party would make every effort to remove Congress from power and if any political party joined its campaign, INLD would welcome it.
Chautala accused Congress of misusing CBI against INLD Chief Om Parkash Chautala, as he had opposed alleged illegal allotment of land to Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in Haryana.
Chautala claimed that the INLD chief had been targeted because he had announced a high-level inquiry in the matter if INLD came to power.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 10 2013 | 9:57 PM IST

Next Story