LJP, RJD, SP will remain together, says Paswan

Rubbishing reports of disunity in the 'Fourth Front', LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan today asserted that his party, RJD and SP would remain together and strive to form a secular government at the Centre.      

"LJP and RJD are part of the UPA and Samajwadi Party is supporting the coalition. We will remain united and work for installation of a secular government at the Centre," Paswan told reporters here.      

Asked why he skipped the front's rally at Rampur yesterday, Paswan said though SP leader Amar Singh had invited him for the rally, he could not attend because of prior engagements.      

"Amar Singh called me telling about a rally in Rampur and requested me to come if possible. I told him that I have prior engagements," he said.      

Paswan described as non-issue his absence, reports of which triggered speculation that the Fourth Front was disintegrating.      

The LJP leader said, "We — me, RJD and Mualayam Singh — will stay together. Without Mulayam Singh's support, how can a government be formed at the Centre."