Former union minister Sharad Yadav on Saturday said that he regretted his remark on Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje describing her as a fat and tired person. Yadav was in Ranchi to meet RJD supremo Lalu Prasad at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
Speaking to media persons after the meeting Yadav said he would send a letter to Rajasthan CM to express compunction over his statement made during an election rally in Rajasthan recently.
It may be noted her that Rajasthan CM said she was shocked to hear such words from an experienced politician like Yadav. While talking on political situation of country Yadav said that his sources have confirmed that people have voted against BJP in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. “The congress is coming back to power in these states,” he said.
He added that opposition parties are meeting on December 10 to discuss plans to defeat BJP in the 2019 general elections.
Yadav alleged during the 4.5 years of BJP rule at center several constitutional institutions have been either damaged or destroyed. He said the constitution was made after huge sacrifices of freedom fighters adding the book is related to right and livelihood of people.
Yadav alleged BJP has failed to fulfill its promises made in the 2014 elections. The party is continuously engaged in dividing the Indian society, he claimed.
Asked about killing of police officer in Bulandshahr, the former Minister said the officer represented the law but has been lynched. “It is a heart rending incident,” he stated.
Talking about his meeting with Lalu, Yadav said the RJD leader’s health has improved. He said political issues were also discussed with Lalu but refused to divulge the details. It may be stated here that RIMS doctors attending Lalu have also stated that Lalu was in stable condition. According to them Lalu’s blood sugar and blood pressure were under control though he is still suffering from slight infection.