After Karpoori Thakur and LK Advani, today Bharat Ratna was announced for 2 former Prime Ministers, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with scientist MS Swaminathan.
“We were hopeful of at least five or six seats, but the Congress didn’t clarify its stand on our demands till the very last moment. This was done as a ploy so we don’t go solo or ally with any other party,” an RLD leader in UP told Indian Express.
Loni in Gaziabad is an important constituency where BJP has fielded Nandkishor Gurjar and Rashtriya Lok Dal, which is fighting polls in alliance with the Samajwadi Party, has given a ticket to Madan Bhaiyya.