RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded the Bihar CM to sack his deputy and lodge a case against him and arrest him.
About 1.82 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by the rescue teams in last 48 hours.
This is the biggest action taken against rebel leaders close to Yadav by the JD-U in Bihar.
Lalu also said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has committed political suicide by joining hands with the BJP.
'Sharad Yadav was deeply hurt by Nitish Kumar's decision, taken without consulting the senior party leaders at a time when opposition unity was to be strengthened against the BJP. He felt ignored and is likely to take a final stand soon.'
The RJD supremo also said that Nitish should cover his body with saffron cloths and chant Jai Shri Ram.
Lalu Yadav's party said that it was only in Bihar that the CM had a case under Section 302 filed against him.
Several leaders aren't happy with the chief minister's decision to walk out of the Grand Alliance and join hands with the BJP.
The fatwa says the minister has no place in the Muslim community.
'The Mahabodhi temple is the only example in the world where a religion's most sacred place is controlled by people belonging to another religion.'
Sources said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is 'satisfied' with the deputy CM's explanation.
The RJD leader's second daughter is not a politician, but has a clean image, which may endure her to Nitish Kumar.
The CM will either force Tejashwi to resign, or tender a resignation himself to put pressure on the RJD.
Lalu said that the BJP at the Centre is trying to destabilise the grand alliance government in Bihar. M I Khan reports from Patna.
The party leaders said that not only would they quit the cabinet, but also withdraw support from the Grand Alliance.
Not quitting, says Tejashwi Yadav. Accuses Prime Minister Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah of 'conspiracy'.
The CM is expected to call a press conference on Monday, say JD-U sources.
Sources say the CM doesn't want new problems in already strained ties with the RJD.
Bihar CM says there's no question of going back on supporting Kovind.
Kumar's support to the NDA candidate will be a major setback for opposition parties.
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