Patna: The Rashtriya Janata Dal seems to have got a shot in the arm with the release of its leader Lalu Prasad. He walked out on bail on Monday and has already vowed to take on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
"I have come out of jail and now I will keep a check on Narendra Modi and BJP. We won't let them divide the country," Lalu said after coming out of the jail. Minutes after he walked out of jail, Lalu made his political agenda clear - vowing to take on opponents Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in the coming elections.
Convicted in the fodder scam case, Lalu cannot contest in the coming elections, but his impact on Bihar's politics can't be ignored. The Congress, which faced a humiliating defeat in 4 state assemblies this year is weighing its options in Bihar, hoping to form an alliance with either Lalu or the JDU. The JDU, however, says Lalu poses no threat to them.
"Lalu's release on bail is based on the court's decision. It is not a political development," said Nitish Kumar.
Lalu Prasad has walked out of Ranchi's Birsa Munda prison with renewed strength and vigour, but the task at hand is much tougher than before. He not only has to counter the Modi mania sweeping the nation, but also has to counter his arch political rival Nitish Kumar, who has used all tricks at his disposal to disturb Lalu's political castle while he was away.
With 2014 polls already knocking the doors, Lalu indeed has his hands full for coming months. With four more fodder scam cases pending against him, it remains to be seen whether Lalu can script a comeback.
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