RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary on Friday ‘almost confirmed’ his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced Bharat Ratna for his grandfather, former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

On being questioned over the continued speculations relating to the BJP-RLD alliance, Chaudhary stated he ‘could not refuse the offer’ and added that the Centre has received his coronary heart after it introduced Bharat Ratna for his grandfather.

Responding to the reporters’ questions relating to RLD becoming a member of palms with the BJP-led NDA, Jayant Chaudhary stated, “Koi kasar rehti hai? Aaj foremost kis muh se inkaar karoon aapke sawalon ko (Is there any doubt? How can I refuse at the moment?),” he stated.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the RLD chief hinting towards the BJP-led Centre’s move to honour his grandfather with Bharat Ratna wrote, “Dil Jeet Liya (Won the heart)”

“It is a giant day and an emotional second for me. I wish to thank the President, authorities and PM Modi as a result of this was a part of his imaginative and prescient…Three awards have been given. The sentiments of the individuals are linked with this resolution,” he added.

RLD Joins Hands With BJP-Led NDA

According to the seat-sharing agreement, the RLD will contest two Lok Sabha seats — Baghpat and Bijnor. The development was confirmed after PM Modi announced Bharat Ratna for former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan.

According to sources, the party has also been promised a Rajya Sabha seat. Notably, the development is going to give a huge set back to the INDIA bloc ahead of the 2024 general polls.

While addressing a press conference on Friday, Jayant Chaudhary said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the pulse of the nation. He said, “Modi Ji’s vision did what any other party could not do, till now.”

Notably, the RLD has a robust base in Uttar Pradesh, particularly within the Jat-dominated area. The BJP desires to go away no stone unturned to maximise the seats in Uttar Pradesh, particularly western UP.