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.

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

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.

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.

Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition and the RJD's second-in-command, has always firmly rejected the idea of aligning with Nitish Kumar.

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.

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

RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav invited Bihar CM Nitish Kumar back to the INDIA bloc. Tejashwi Yadav downplayed the remarks as media-driven. Meanwhile, NDA leaders reinforced their unity, while Devendra Fadnavis mocked Lalu’s aspirations,