Like Bihar, we will chase away BJP from UP: Lalu Prasad Yadav

JDU leader Sharad Yadav said there were no talks of coalition with the Samajwadi Party during the event

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday said they have come to Uttar Pradesh to strengthen Samajwadi Party (SP) and "chase away" the centre-ruling BJP from here like they did in Bihar.

"We are here to strengthen the SP. We have chased away BJP in Bihar. Just like 'geedad' (jackal) is chased away we will chase away BJP from Uttar Pradesh too," Lalu said before leaving SP's silver jubilee celebrations.

Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda, when asked about the possibility of a coalition, said, "We are not in field here. A situation might arise after UP, Gujarat and Punjab polls. We are here to attend silver jubilee celebrations on the invitation of the SP."

JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav said they have come to attend the party function as they have "old relations" with it.

"There are no talks of coalition now. Mulayam Singh Yadav can tell better. SP is the bigger party here (Uttar Pradesh). Talking much on this will not be appropriate at this time," he said.