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LS polls: Rabri Devi optimistic of tie-up with Congress

Patna: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi is optimistic of a pre-poll allaince with Congress party for the 2014 general elections.Rabri is confident that Congress will join hands with RJD for strengthening secular forces in

Rabri Devi, clad in her usual colourful sari with bindi on her forehead, said that the RJD is always keen on an alliance with the Congress to minimise splitting of secular votes in Bihar.

Without naming the Congress, Rabri Devi said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's game of playing the secular card needs to be understood.

"Nitish Kumar dumped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Muslim votes. People understand this and everyone should realise it. Nitish Kumar is trying to become a secular leader for last few months," she said.