Lalu Prasad appeasing Congress for berth in UPA: JD(U)

RJD chief Lalu Prasad is 'appeasing' the Congress for a berth in the Manmohan Singh cabinet, JD(U) spokesperson Sanjay Singh alleged today.

"Lalu harbours a strong desire to become a minister in the Manmohan Singh cabinet and is appeasing the Congress," Singh told reporters here.

Prasad's appeasement was evident when he spoke against yoga guru Ramdev's fight against corruption, Singh claimed.

He also cited as evidence the RJD-LJP allies not fielding a candidate against Congress nominee Ramcharitra Yadav in the bypoll to Purnia Assembly constituency.

Singh criticised LJP supremo Ramvilas Paswan for taking up the June 3 police firing at Forbesganj with the Prime Minister and not the grant of a special status for Bihar.