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After Pawar, Lalu backs Mamata as INDIA bloc chief

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December 11, 2024

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday backed TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the latter's willingness to lead the opposition INDIA bloc.

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After Pawar, Lalu backs Mamata as INDIA bloc chief

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday stirred up a controversy with his remarks on chief minister Nitish Kumar's proposed 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', beginning December 15. When asked about Nitish's yatra from Valmikinagar in West Champaran district, Lalu said, "Nayan Sekne Jaa Rahen Hain (they are going to ogle at women)."

His remarks came when mediapersons reminded the RJD supremo of Nitish's claim of winning 225 seats in the Bihar assembly elections scheduled to be held in October-November next year. "Pahle unko aankh sekne do (Let him ogle at women first)," Lalu said.

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