New Delhi: The Lok Sabha elections in 2019 will be a contest between the ideologies of "Mandal, Ambedkar and Gandhi" on one side and of "Godse and Golwalkar" on the other, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Tuesday.

He also alleged that the people sitting in government were "promoting conflict" between religions in the country.

"I believe the fight in 2019 will be Mandal, Ambedkar and Gandhi versus Godse and Golwalkar. Let us see who has the strength. I think it's time to ideologically finish the followers of Kamandal," the leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly said at an event on "role of youth in contemporary politics" in the country.

Alleging that the economy and the constitution of the country are under "threat", Tejashwi said efforts are being made to pitch religions against one another. He also attacked the RSS.

"Will those who can not unfurl the Tricolour in Nagpur (where the RSS is headquartered) distribute certificate of patriotism?" he asked.

Appealing to the youth to unite for a struggle against divisive forces, Lalu Prasad's younger son said that his father fought for social justice without any compromise.

"My father challenged the forces of communalism and Manuwadis in power and that is why he has been framed. But he has emerged stronger out of this struggle," he said.

He also took a jibe at the Prime Minister, saying if everyone started selling pakoras who will buy them.

"Narendra Modi sold dreams to the youth for becoming the Prime Minister. The reality of his promises are there for everyone to see," he said. Tejashwi also said that the youth wing of the RJD will participate in the JNU student elections this year and the Delhi University elections the next time.

The panel discussion, organised by a forum of students and teachers of JNU, DU and Jamia Millia Islamia, was also addressed by RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and faculties of the institutions. PTI