Laloo rules out split in RJD

Referring to the poll results, he said RJD had become a victim of conspiracy, but 8220;we have accepted the defeat with humility8230; our struggle for Dalits, backwards, minorities and other section of the society will continue.8221;

The RJD president called for legislation to restore promotional avenues for Dalits and tribals and reservations for oppressed sections of the society in the proposed Women8217;s Reservation Bill.

To another question as to whether his party would continue its alliance with the Congress in the state Assembly poll, due in March next, he said 8220;we will take a decision on the matter at an appropriate time8221;.

The RJD chief also pledged to fight against the move for dividing Bihar.

8220;We will not allow bifurcation of Bihar8230; even the Lok Sabha results have proved beyond doubt that the people of the state are against Vananchal,8221; he said.

He said RJD and its ally Congress won Chatra and Koderma respectively in South Bihar which reflected the people8217;s mood against Vananchal.

Stating that RJD ministry would stress on rural development, he said the state was awaiting the judgement of Supreme Court on the state government8217;s special leave petition against a Patna High Court order striking down the provisions for providing reservations to oppressed sections of society in the Panchayat institutions.

He said 8220;the government is prepared to hold the poll to local bodies after the apex court8217;s verdict.8221;

Claiming that his party8217;s vote share had increased by four per cent in the poll, he said a retrospection had already begun to correct the mistakes of the past and chart out an effective strategy to sweep the Assembly polls.

He said he along with the chief minister would launch a mass-awakening drive after October 20 across the state to mobilise further support of the people.