"The Mandal express has already embarked on its journey. Bihar's political experiment will be replicated in other states to trounce the communal forces. Even Mayawati and Mulayam Singh Yadav should come together to protect the unity of the country."

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar have joined hands after almost 20 years to fight a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar.