Shah's firecrackers in Pak remark an insult to Biharis: Lalu

Image
Press Trust of India Patna
Last Updated : Oct 30 2015 | 3:57 PM IST
RJD chief Lalu Prasad today criticized BJP President Amit Shah's comment that if BJP loses Bihar Assembly elections, firecrackers would be burst in Pakistan, and termed it as an "insult" to the people of the state.
"This man (Amit Shah) has become mad out of disappointment from polling so far against NDA and this is why he is making such provocative remarks to communalise the voting," Prasad told reporters before setting out for campaigning.
The anti-BJP alliance would approach the Election Commission on Shah's Pakistan comment, he said.
Prasad alleged that the BJP chief was trying to inject "poison of communalism" in the next two phases of polling, in which the population of the minority community is fairly large in majority of the constituencies.
The RJD chief said Shah's objectionable comment was an affront on the citizens of the state, particularly backwards, EBC, Dalits and minorities, who he claimed are "firmly rooting for the Grand Secular Alliance".
Amit Shah had said at an election rally in Raxual yesterday that "If BJP loses Bihar elections even by chance, though victory or defeat will happen in Patna, there will be bursting of firecrackers in Pakistan."
Shah had appealed to the people to ensure BJP's victory "so that disappointment descends in Pakistan".
Prasad also slammed Shah for his comment that if the Grand Alliance of JD(U), RJD and Congress wins, then "gangsters" like Mohammad Shahabuddin, a RJD leader presently lodged in jail, will celebrate.
*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: Oct 30 2015 | 3:57 PM IST

Next Story