Leader of RLD Responds to BJP Deal Following Charan Singh’s Bharat Ratna: “How Can I Deny…”
Prime Minister Modi tweeted, and thirteen minutes later, RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary reposted the message with the caption, "Dil jeet liya (Hearts have been won)."
Jayant Chaudhary, the head of the party, seems to underline that the arrangement is finalized in his most recent remarks.
Delhi, New: Weeks before a general election, the posthumous Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh has virtually reshaped the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh, with the Rashtriya Lok Dal being perceived as being close to splitting from the Samajwadi Party (and INDIA) in order to form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP and RLD, which was started by Charan Singh’s son and is currently run by his grandson, are reportedly in negotiations for an agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement of the award on X. As part of its conditions to join, the RLD really demanded the recognition, sources informed NDTV last week.
हमारी सरकार का यह सौभाग्य है कि देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को भारत रत्न से सम्मानित किया जा रहा है। यह सम्मान देश के लिए उनके अतुलनीय योगदान को समर्पित है। उन्होंने किसानों के अधिकार और उनके कल्याण के लिए अपना पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया था। उत्तर प्रदेश के… pic.twitter.com/gB5LhaRkIv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
“The vision of Prime Minister Modi has now accomplished what past governments were unable achieve. I want to thank PM Modi’s administration once more for supporting those who don’t fit into the mainstream. It’s a significant day for me personally and an emotional one, Mr. Chaudhary remarked. Three (Bharat Ratna) awards have been granted, and I would like to congratulate President (Droupadi Murmu), the (BJP) administration, and Prime Minister Modi. This choice is linked to people’s sentiments.” Thirteen minutes after Mr. Modi tweeted earlier in the day, Mr. Chaudhary repeated the Prime Minister’s message and said, “Dil jeet liya (Hearts have been won).”
In addition, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh expressed his hope that he wouldn’t lessen the fight against the BJP “for the welfare of farmers and prosperity of the state”. With statements like “Jayant will not go anywhere” and charges of “spreading confusion” against the BJP, General Secretary Shivpal Yadav of his party was more direct.
The BJP is determined to cast a wide political net ahead of the Lok Sabha election, with an emphasis on regional parties to bolster its position in important states. This will be demonstrated if the RLD does decide to join the BJP, which is now the most likely scenario.
#WATCH | Lucknow: On speculations of Jayant Chaudhary-led RLD joining the BJP-led alliance in UP, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "There have been no talks here. Whatever it is, is being published in newspapers, I am getting all the information through you." pic.twitter.com/8Hfb3vkAa2
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
However, when asked if this meant he would now form an alliance with the BJP, he said, “Koi kasar rehti hai? “Is there anything left? Aaj main kis muh se inkaar karoon aapke sawalon ko.” How am I going to say no to your inquiries today? In keeping with the finest traditions of Indian politics, Mr. Chaudhary declined to permanently damage his relationship with Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, who is still supporting his RLD counterpart for the time being. “Talking about seats (with the BJP) or votes will make this day less important… when I am congratulating PM Modi… (this) proves he understands the sentiments and character of the nation.”
According to sources, the RLD, which enjoys strong support among farmers and Jats in western Uttar Pradesh, would receive two Lok Sabha seats and one Rajya Sabha seat from the BJP in exchange for its backing. UP holds 80 seats, making it vital for the BJP, or any party seeking to form the government at the center. Unconfirmed reports of RLD-BJP negotiations are expected to cause Akhilesh Yadav and the INDIA alliance discomfort. The setback will have lessened Mr. Yadav’s (already remote, given past elections) chances of unseating the BJP. Additionally, it will imply that Mr. Modi will lose a second member for INDIA. While praising Chaudhary Charan Singh for winning the Bharat Ratna, Mr. Yadav told reporters this afternoon that “there have been no talks” regarding the RLD’s potential secession. Whatever it is, news outlets are publishing it. I’m learning about it via you.”
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