RJD, LJP join hands for upcoming Bihar elections

Regional parties Rashtriya Janata Dal and Lok Jan Shakti Party will jointly contest the for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Ram Vilas Paswan, president of Lok Jan Shakti Party declared about their alliance at New Delhi on Monday. During the press meet both the party heads hit out at Bihar chief Nitish Kumar for poor governance and leadership. Paswan also disclosed Lalu Prasad as the chief ministerial candidate. Lalu Prasad further warned the dissenting members of severe punishment if they revolt against the alliance.