Nitish calls Lalu habitual offender

BAKHTIARPUR (BIHAR): Stepping up his attack against RJD chief Lalu Prasad for allegedly violating the model code of conduct, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today called him a "habitual lawbreaker and offender" who would "never improve".

"He acts like that, speaks like that, he is a habitual lawbreaker and offender and enjoys breaking laws and rules," Kumar told reporters after casting his vote here, about 55 km from Patna.

He was commenting on FIRs being registered against the RJD chief and his wife and former chief minister Rabri Devi, for taking their security personnel along with them while casting their vote at a booth in Patna.

"Breaking the law is not a matter of bravery, but there are persons who are in the habit of doing so as they enjoy it."

Holding that Prasad would "never improve," Kumar said, "Everybody should follow rules. There are personnel available at booths to guide voters on what to do and what not to do."