Paswan to go it alone in Bihar elections

Rumours of a tie-up between the LJP and the JDU were rife after JDU leader Nitish Kumar attended an Iftar hosted by Paswan, but since the JDU had decided to stay on in the NDA, there was no question of an alliance, said Paswan. 8216;8216;The LJP will also fight all seats and continue to remain in the UPA at the Centre. We played an equally important role in the formation of the UPA government as anyone else,8217;8217; he said.

Paswan said there was no question of a split in the anti-Laloo votes since 8216;8216;it was a question of principles, not of grabbing power8217;8217;. According to him, the LJP8217;s main aim was to develop Bihar and ensure communal and social harmony. 8216;8216;This is a fight against the RJD8217;s misrule, and all forces opposed to Laloo Prasad should unite with me.8217;8217;

Paswan said CPI leaders D. Raja and Gaya Singh had met him to discuss the situation in Bihar. 8216;8216;I told them the LJP has no problem with the Left or Congress. The problem is with NDA and RJD,8217;8217; he said.