Nitish Kumar Acknowledges Lalu's 'Invitation' to Join the Mahagathbandhan
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Patna, Jan 2 (NationPress) Shortly after RJD Chief Lalu Prasad expressed that his doors are open for Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) leader responded with folded hands.
Lalu's statement inviting CM Nitish to join the Mahagathbandhan stirred excitement in Bihar’s political landscape.
When journalists inquired about Lalu's proposition, CM Nitish chose to remain silent. Instead, he smiled and folded his hands, providing no definitive signal regarding his political stance.
This gesture, made while he stood between Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, has sparked further speculation about his political trajectory.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders have claimed that the NDA coalition is firmly united.
Union Minister Lallan Singh dismissed Lalu's comments as inconsequential, stating: “India is an independent country, and Lalu has the freedom to say anything. He can express whatever he wishes, but we are part of the NDA, and it remains intact.”
After the swearing-in ceremony of Bihar’s new Governor Khan, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha visited CM Nitish at his residence.
The political climate in Bihar has intensified following Lalu's comments about his openness to reconciliation with CM Nitish.
When asked if his door was open for the Chief Minister, Lalu stated, “My door is always open; Nitish Kumar should also keep his door open.”
Regarding whether he would forgive CM Nitish if he returned, Lalu remarked, “Forgiving has been my job. If he comes back, I will forgive him without any issue. Everyone will collaborate.”
However, RJD leader and Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav firmly opposed the idea of partnering with CM Nitish, declaring, “Our door is closed for Nitish Kumar forever. We do not need him.”
Tejashwi further stated, “There is nothing left in Nitish now. The people of Bihar trust me, and this time we will form the government independently.”
