An audiotape of a conversation between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and notorious jailed mafia don Mohammad Shahabuddin that was made public on Saturday has been dubbed as ‘doctored’ by RJD. The party has further alleged that the audio tapes are a part of BJP propaganda against Lalu.

RJD leader Manoj Jha said “I find the audio tapes purported and doctored. This is malicious, this is propaganda ruled out by top BJP script writers. We welcome all kind of investigation. Mr Lalu Prasad Yadav is one of the strongest voices against right-winged authoritarian,” to ANI.

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Meanwhile RJD ally Janata Dal (United) has claimed that the release of the tape was an attempt to destabilize the government of Bihar.

An English news channel had aired an audio clip on Saturday of a conversation between Lalu and Shahabuddin, whom Lalu has claimed he has no connections with. The release of the controversial tape triggered massive protest online as public and politicians demanded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take cognisance of the tapes.