While BJP and JD(U), rivals of RJD in Bihar, welcomed the judgement, its ally Congress merely said the law has taken its course. JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a one time associate of Lalu, declined to comment on the judgement.
The RJD said they would challenge the judgement while party leaders said they would discuss the strategy to steer the party in the absence of Prasad.
