Patna, July 5 -- The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has given the cold shoulder to Hyderabad MP

and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's overtures to Mahagathbandhan (Grand

Alliance), expressing his party's desire to be part of the opposition alliance in

Bihar for the upcoming assembly elections.

Owaisi had earlier written to RJD chief Lalu Prasad urging for unity among

secular parties to avoid vote division, especially in regions like Seemanchal

where AIMIM holds some influence.

Responding to the Owaisi's proposal, RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said

AIMIM chief's track record showed that his party often contested elections in

ways that benefited the BJP.

"AIMIM has worked as BJP's B-team, helping the saffron party gain ad...