Lalu Prasad celebrates 70th birthday

Patna June 11 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday and sent out a political message that he was committed to unite non-BJP parties ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Lalu in his official residence where the two held talks for over 30 minutes.

I have visited Laluji to greet him on his birthday. Since his student days he has contributed immensely in Bihari s political and social development the Chief Minister told the meeting after the meeting.

In response Lalu said: On my birthday I thank Nitish Kumar and other leaders of the Graand Alliance along with thousands of my party workers as well as my supporters and sympathisers who have visited me early morning. I am really thanksful for their love.

We (Grand Alliance) are one and united and there is no difference. We will continue to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar and outside. I have called for a rally in August in which all top leaders of non-BJP parties will participate.

Meanwhile Lalu s residence was decked with fresh flowers.

He cut his birthday cake while being surrounded by family members including his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi; his younger son and Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav; and daughter Misa Bharti a Rajya Sabha MP.

The RJD chief will cut another 70 pound cake later in the day.

--IANS
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