Lalu Yadav Rubbishes Buzz On His Party's Leadership Change
NDTV
On his arrival in Patna, Lalu Yadav was asked about reports suggesting that he might hand over the top RJD post to younger son Tejashwi Yadav.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Yadav on Tuesday made it clear that he had no plans to loosen his grip over the party he founded 25 years ago, putting paid to speculations triggered by his frail health, old age and legal wrangles.
Mr Yadav, who arrived on his home turf in Patna after a gap of over two months, shared his thoughts before boarding his flight from Delhi.
"All this speculation is stupid," the otherwise jovial septuagenarian snapped when asked about reports in a section of the media suggesting that in Patna he might hand over the top party post to younger son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav.
Sharing details of his itinerary, the RJD chief said "our party's national executive is scheduled on February 10 which I will be attending. On 15th, I will visit Ranchi, appear before the court and return".
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