Stumped By Chirag Paswan, Sushil Modi Plays Pacifist On Bihar Polls - NDTV

Taken aback by alliance partner Chirag Paswan's apparent endorsement of Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav's stand on the upcoming assembly elections and a reflexive snub from its other ally Janata Dal United, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi has deferred the decision to the Election Commission.

But, he said, the alliance will abide by the Election Commission's decision to either hold the elections or postpone it in view of the condition of the coronavirus pandemic.

A few days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had said that it would not be proper to hold the elections during the pandemic as he described the situation in the state as "scary".

Election strategist Prashant Kishor also took a swipe at his former party chief Nitish Kumar on Saturday, saying this is time to fight the coronavirus not elections and that he should not endanger people's lives in a "hurry" to hold the assembly polls.