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President's rule the only option: Paswan

Source: PTI
Last updated on: February 27, 2005 14:55 IST
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Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan on Sunday advocated President's rule in Bihar.

With the LJP looking set to win a clutch of seats and both the Ruling Rashtriya Janata Dal and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance failing to win a clear mandate, Paswan has emerged as a king-maker in Bihar.

Also see: Cong sweeps Haryana; Paswan gains in Bihar

Earlier in the day, RJD spokesman Sivanand Tiwari said his party would approach Paswan to seek support for forming the government.

Out of the 119 results out so far, LJP has won 10 seats. RJD had won 34 and NDA 52.

Paswan said the people of Bihar have rejected both the communal BJP and casteist RJD.

Also see: NDA leads with 36 wins in Bihar

He added that the fact that the RJD played a major role in the defeat of his party candidates in the Lok Sabha elections last year was also a reason why he will not support Lalu Prasad Yadav's party.

Paswan said under the RJD, Bihar has plunged into total lawlessness.

Also see:
Cong secures majority in Haryana
Jharkhand heading for hung assembly

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