Hyderabad: Congress’ immediate objective is to stop BJP in Bihar, where a loss to the saffron party in the ensuing Assembly elections would have a major impact on national politics, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said and hinted at the possibility of an alliance with ruling JD-U.
Speaking to PTI here, the former Union minister welcomed the proposed merger of Janata Parivar parties, saying it’s good.
“They (Janata Parivar outfits) are also facing a type of crisis that the Congress is facing in many ways. Bihar is the next test for all of us. Delhi (elections earlier this year) destroyed (Narendra) Modi. And if the BJP is halted in Bihar, then Mr. Modi’s goose is cooked,” he said.
“We have voted in no confidence motion (Jitan Ram Manjhi government). We have voted with Nitish Kumar,” said Jairam Ramesh.
“So, I think the coming together of Janata Parivar to consolidate anti-BJP forces is a welcome development.”
Asked if the Congress would have a “strategic partnership” with JDU, he noted that his party supported the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar.
“We have voted in no confidence motion (Jitan Ram Manjhi government). We have voted with Nitish Kumar,” he said.
On the way ahead for the beleaguered party which has suffered several electoral reverses, he said, “Congress’ long- term objective is to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
via NorthEast Calling http://necalling.com/congress-immediate-aim-is-to-halt-bjp-in-bihar-jairam-ramesh-31866
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