Paswan welcomes central rule in Bihar

Lok Janshakti Party chief Ramvilas Paswan on Monday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to impose President's Rule in Bihar.

He added that he had requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to do the same when he met him on Tuesday.

Paswan hoped that the Centre would send 'good and competent' advisors, who would restore law and order in the state.

He said that he didn't attend the Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's residence as they were discussing the imposition of President's Rule in the state.

"I have no enmity with anyone and will attend future cabinet meetings," he added.

Earlier reports:

Cabinet approves President's rule in Bihar