While speaking to reporters in the north Bihar district of Muzaffarpur, as part of a state-wide Pragati Yatra, Nitish Kumar quashed all rumours of joining hands with his former ally RJD in Bihar.

Days after Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad said INDIA bloc is ready to welcome him in its fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday (January 5, 2025) said he made a mistake twice going with the RJD and will not repeat it. The Janata Dal (United) chief was interacting with reporters during his ongoing Pragati Yatra in Muzaffarpur.

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday reacted to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to join the opposition's alliance. The Bihar CM hinted at remaining with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA. The Bihar CM said that he “made a mistake twice" in the past by joining hands with the RJD, reported News18.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday (Jan 4) reacted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav said that "he made a mistake twice" in the past by joining hands with the RJD. Nitish Kumar's statement comes after Yadav on Wednesday said that he was ready to "forgive and welcome" Bihar Chief Minister Kumar to join the opposition INDIA bloc.

Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted towards staying with BJP-led NDA and said, "We will always stay together and will develop the country along with Bihar."