Patna, 14 August 2013

Lalu Prasad Yadav led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) today suspended its legislator Nawal Kishore Yadav for six years “for airing his stand on Modi, contrary and totally different from the party’s stand”.

This was declared by RJD Bihar Chief Ramchandra Purve, who also said that the decision was taken following a directive from RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Nawal Kishore Yadav had praised Modi Tuesday and said he was better than Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the most popular leader in the country.

Nawal Kishore Yadav had also said: “Modi’s style and body language have made him icons of millions of people, particularly the youth” and that he would be the “best prime minister”.

“The RJD cannot compromise on our stand on secularism. If a party leader or legislator praises a communal leader like Modi, the party will not tolerate it. We have been forced to take action against Nawal Kishore Yadav,” Purve said.