Ramnath vs Meira : Bihar Ki beti nominated for defeat , says Nitish Kumar | Oneindia News

2017-06-24 3

JDU chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said 'Bihar ki beti' Meira Kumar has been nominated as the Presidential candidate by the Opposition only to lose. "I have a lot of respect for Meira Kumar, but 'Bihar ki beti' has been nominated only to lose," Nitish told the media. Despite conflict of opinion over presidential nominee, JDU chief attended an iftaar party organised by Rashtriya Janata Dal in Patna. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was also present at the party . Remaining firm on its stand of supporting National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Nitish said his party took the decision after a detailed discussion with all party leaders.