We do not crave for any post: Rabri

Image
Press Trust of India Patna
Last Updated : Oct 01 2013 | 9:41 PM IST
Amid speculation that she might take over the leadership of RJD in the absence of her husband Lalu Prasad, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi today said she and her sons do not crave for any post but would work for party.
"We do not have any craving for the post. I and my sons do not want any post in the party," Rabri Devi told reporters at her residence here.
Rabri Devi said she and her sons would tour Bihar to tell the people how "their leader" Prasad has fallen pray to the "conspiracy" of his opponents.
She said people of Bihar were waiting to see the fate of three JD(U) leaders including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Shivanand Tiwari and Rajiv Ranjan Lallan against whom the CBI court would hear on November 22.
"We (RJD) and the people of Bihar wish to see if justice is done by giving the same punishment to these three leaders," she said.
Rabri Devi also insisted that there is no proof for the charges for which Lalu has been held guilty.
She said investigating agencies have given the proof of what they found during the raid at their home in connection with the fodder scam. "The charges they have framed are wrong and there is no proof," she said.
Sources in RJD said Prasad had talked to Rabri Devi yesterday over phone before going to Birsa Munda Jail in Ranchi from the CBI court which held him guilty in a fodder scam case.
Rabri Devi had yesterday said she and her son would run RJD just as Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were guiding Congress.
*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 01 2013 | 9:41 PM IST

Next Story