BJP sees Bihar inching towards non-RJD rule

BJP on Sunday said it saw as "positive signals" for a non-RJD alternative in the state.

Virtually backing JD-U leader Nitish Kumar's efforts to cobble up a majority for Government formation in Bihar, BJP on Sunday described them as "constructive" and said it saw as "positive signals" for a non-RJD alternative in the state.

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"Constructive steps are being taken to form a Government in Bihar. We see positive signals in this regard. Just wait and see what happens," BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told reporters in New Delhi.

"From the beginning, BJP desired that there shouldn't have been President Rule after people gave their verdict for forming a Government in the assembly elections. We wish that a non-RJD Government is formed," he said.

Naqvi declined to comment on queries whether BJP will will support the JD-U from outside or whether Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP will also be roped in to form a non-RJD Government in Bihar.

Referring to the recent meeting of JD-U leader Nitish Kumar with BJP President LK Advani, he said the party had projected Kumar as the next Chief Minister of Bihar when it canvassed for the assembly elections.

"We wish that governance improves in Bihar and development is speeded up," he said.

President Rule was imposed in Bihar as no party was able to cobble up majority to form a Government.