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.

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

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.

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.

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

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's cryptic response to Lalu Yadav's "open doors" remark has sparked speculation about a potential return to the INDIA Bloc. Tejashwi Yadav downplayed his father's comments, while hinting at the end of the Nitish-led NDA government.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave a vague response to RJD chief Lalu Prasad's offer of rejoining the INDIA bloc, stirring speculation. Tejashwi Yadav downplayed his father's comments, while Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh asserted NDA's unity.