Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's surprising return to the BJP-led NDA has sparked reactions from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who, during the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Kishanganj, played down the impact on the opposition INDIA-bloc.
Ramesh quipped, 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar' ('Kumar came, Kumar went'), dismissing the significance of Kumar's exit.
Addressing Kumar's alliance with the BJP-led NDA, Ramesh asserted, "It will not have any impact on the INDIA alliance...absolutely no impact.
This is typical of Nitish Kumar. It is not 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' it is 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar.'" The Congress leader went on to allege that the Prime Minister masterminded Kumar's betrayal.
Reportedly receiving a tremendous response during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Kishanganj, Ramesh emphasised the Congress's popularity among locals.
Nitish Kumar's return to the NDA marked his fifth political crossover in just over a decade. He was sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister for the ninth time, forming a new government with the BJP after abruptly leaving the 'Mahagathbandhan' and the opposition bloc INDIA less than 18 months ago.
Kumar's political manoeuvring, characterised by high drama and a blame game, is perceived as a setback for opposition unity in the lead-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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