Why did Lalu Yadav surrender to Nitish Kumar?
June 09, 2015  14:02
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If Nitish Kumar along with the Congress presents a combative spirit to take on Narendra Modi, then, Lalu calculated, his Muslim-Yadav combination will weaken if a large chunk of Muslims shifts to the stronger fighter who can take on Modi. That is why Lalu said that he was ready to "drink poison" to crush the "cobra" of communalism.


Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com explains the compulsions that forced Bihar strongman Lalu Yadav to play second fiddle to Nitish Kumar. Read
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