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.

Rejecting Lalu Prasad Yadav's proposal, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he had mistakenly gone off track twice in the past, but will now stay in the ruling NDA alliance.

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

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.

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

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.

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."