BJP Rallies Behind Arnab’s Lalu-Shahabuddin Expose on Republic TV

Several BJP leaders not only spoke out against Lalu but also congratulated Arnab on the launch of Republic TV.

When Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV went live on Saturday, its first ‘Super Exclusive’ was an expose that included an audio recording of an alleged conversation between RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and criminal-turned-politician Mohammed Shahabuddin.

The conversation In the audio clip purportedly pertains to police firing in Bihar’s Siwan district. Shahabuddin, a former RJD MP, is allegedly giving ‘instructions’ to Lalu in the audio recording and warning him of a riot if the police interfered.

Shahabuddin was convicted in the murder of Rajiv Raushan, a prime witness in another murder case involving the underworld don. There are about 45 legal cases pending against him.

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