Dismissing as "conjecture" the talk about the possibility of his party switching to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on August 28 said parties would not be comfortable joining hands with the BJP which, he alleged, is "very effective" at steamrolling dissenting voices.
Mr. Chaudhary, who is part of the Opposition group INDIA (Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance), said he does not see any reason to change his approach heading towards the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
In an interview ahead of the crucial meeting of the INDIA alliance in Mumbai, the RLD leader also said the Congress has a "big role" going forward as it is a "well-understood brand" with many people across the country voting for the party for a long time.
