Realignment of old Janata parivar in offing in Bihar?

Asked about possibility of supporting Nitish Kumar if he is re-elected by JD(U) in its legislature party meeting today, Prasad said “Its an internal matter of JD(U) and we have nothing to do with it.”

Reminded of his May 16 comment that secular forces should come together, he said it was in the larger context of the national level.

Congress is in touch with JD(U) for ‘continuation of a secular government in Bihar in order to keep communal forces led by BJP out of power'.

“Congress is keeping an eye over the development in Bihar and its high command will take a decision at the appropriate time,” state Congress media-in charge Prem Chand Mishra told PTI.

JD(U) President Sharad Yadav, who arrived here ahead of the crucial JD(U)LP meeting, earlier in the day held talks in Delhi with Congress leadership which is understood to have assured him support in the new government formation in Bihar.