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.

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's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rejected any possibility of reconciliation with Lalu Yadav, emphasising the NDA's leadership ahead of the upcoming elections. Kumar highlighted achievements in women's empowerment and affirmed his alliance with the BJP.

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.

Later, when Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was accompanying the newly-appointed Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, after his oath-taking ceremony in Patna, he was asked about Lalu Yadav’s offer. Nitish chose to avoid answering the question, simply folding his hands in response.

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.