Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined to accept Opposition leader Lalu Yadav's olive branch of sorts. There is no going back, Mr Kumar indicated when asked about Mr Yadav's comment that his "doors are open".

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday dismissed the RJD, led by his political adversary Lalu Prasad, by saying that his past alliances with the party were "mistakes" and that the RJD did nothing during its time in power.

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.

RJD president Lalu Prasad suggested renewing ties with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, evoking mixed reactions. While Congress welcomed the idea, JD(U) showed reluctance. The move highlights alliances' complexities and political dynamics in Bihar as key figures react to potential shifts.

The JD(U), which has 12 MPs in the Lok Sabha, plays a pivotal role in bolstering the NDA’s numbers, as the BJP does not hold a majority in the Lower House of Parliament.

JD(U) boss Nitish Kumar responds cryptically to Lalu Prasad's offer to return to INDIA bloc, sparking media speculation.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday offered a cryptic response to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's "doors open" statement to rejoin the opposition INDIA bloc.

The RJD has said that Lalu had made the remark "sarcastically" after he was pestered with the same query again and again. "But the fact is, Nitish Kumar is in dire straits. He has lost his credibility.