Posted 2/12/2024, 1:08:57 PM
RLD's Chaudhary Remains Coy on Reports of Joining BJP Despite PM Honoring Grandfather
- RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary neither confirmed nor denied reports he has ditched SP to join BJP-led NDA
- Speculation comes after PM awarded Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary's grandfather Chaudhary Charan Singh
- Chaudhary said he "took this decision after speaking to all MLAs and party workers" and "had limited time to make the decision"
- Questions remain over how Chaudhary's relationship with SP leader Akhilesh Yadav soured
- If RLD joins BJP, it shows BJP's determination to bring regional parties into NDA fold ahead of elections