Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again

As Bihar gears up for polls, all major parties, including the RJD and the NDA, have intensified their preparations.

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.

Amidst rumours of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's possible return to the Mahagathbandhan, RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has expressed willingness for an alliance.

In an interaction with media, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Yadav's offer to return to the INDIA bloc.

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.

Lalu Yadav’s offer to Nitish Kumar for a potential realignment with the RJD has ignited a political storm in Bihar. While Nitish remains cryptic, Tejashwi Yadav has categorically ruled out any tie-up,

Lalu Yadav’s open invitation to Nitish Kumar for a political realignment has reignited speculation, even as Tejashwi Yadav dismisses any possibility of a renewed alliance.

Chief Nitish Kumar responded with "folded hands" to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's "doors open" remark.

President Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday (Dec 1) said that he was ready to "forgive and welcome" Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to join the opposition INDIA bloc. Yadav said that Nitish should also open the gates as it would facilitate movement from both sides.