IANS Interview: Ex Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy says Lalu Prasad not Rohini Acharya is his opponent in Saran

Patna, April 7 (IANS) A qualified commercial pilot is ready to take off for Raisina Hill in this Lok Sabha election. Former Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy is contesting this election on a BJP ticket for the fourth consecutive time in Bihar’s Saran.Rudy, the only parliamentarian who flies AirBus 320, in an exclusive interaction with IANS, spoke about his poll preparation. He believes that RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav is his actual opponent in this election.IANS: What are your challenges in 2024? How is this election different from 2019?Rajiv Pratap Rudy: Lalu Prasad Yadav has always contested against me and he is contesting again here in Saran. So, the challenge here is constant for me. Rohini Acharya is a candidate for media but for me, Lalu Prasad Yadav is the candidate of RJD, and he is contesting this seat.IANS: Is it a sympathy factor for Rohini Acharya in Saran, especially after she donated a kidneys to her father?Rajiv Pratap Rudy: It is up to the media to decide whether sympathy remains with her or not. I firmly believe that sympathy is no ground. I don’t know if sympathy transfers into