India, Oct. 17 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding Osama Shahab, the son of the late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, questioning whether a party that gives tickets to such candidates can ensure the security of its people.

Shah, who was speaking at an election rally in Saran district, made the remark while campaigning for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is seeking to retain power in the poll-bound state.

"I have seen RJD - Rashtriya Janata Dal's candidates' list, and it contains the name of Shahabuddin's son. Can Bihar remain safe if RJD gives the election ticket to Shahabuddin's son?" Shah said.

The RJD h...