Putting an end to rumours, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary confirmed his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. The BJP government in Centre announced Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary’s grandfather and former Prime Minister Charan Singh on Friday.
Jayant Chaudhary told ANI, “After it was announced that Bharat Ratna will be given (to Chaudhary Charan Singh), my emotions were attached. What will be our next steps and how we will be contesting the elections- these questions will be answered at that time."
Earlier today, addressing the Rajya Sabha, Jayant Chaudhary praised the Modi government for conferring the former prime minister with India’s highest civilian award. Chaudhary said only a government rooted in ground realities could have taken such a decision.
"I am indebted. Only a government which is rooted to ground realities understands the voices from the ground and strengthens them, can honour 'Dhartiputra' Charan Singh with Bharat Ratna," Jayant Chaudhary said. He added, “I have been in the opposition for 10 years. The working style of the present government also has a glimpse of the thoughts of Chaudhary Charan Singh. When PM Modi addresses the issues of toilets in the village, when the government makes women empowerment its platform and creates awareness in the villages, I remember Chaudhary Charan Singh ji's quote in it," ANI reported.