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JD(U) rebuts Sonia Gandhi’s comments on Nitish Kumar and the INDIA bloc
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM
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JD(U) dismissed Sonia Gandhi’s recent remarks about Nitish Kumar’s stance towards the INDIA alliance, calling them misleading.
The Janata Dal (United) party issued a sharp response on Tuesday after senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi remarked on Nitish Kumar’s position regarding the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties. JD(U) officials said the comments misrepresented the chief minister’s independent political calculations.
In a statement, the JD(U) spokesperson asserted that Nitish Kumar has consistently pursued policies based on Bihar’s interests and has not pledged allegiance to any external alliance. The party warned that such remarks could create confusion among voters about the state’s political alignment.
JD(U) also reiterated its commitment to its own development agenda for Bihar, emphasizing that any alliance decisions will be taken after a thorough assessment of the state’s needs. No further comment was provided by the party’s leadership.
The exchange highlights the growing tension between regional parties and national leaders as the opposition seeks to consolidate forces ahead of upcoming elections.
In a statement, the JD(U) spokesperson asserted that Nitish Kumar has consistently pursued policies based on Bihar’s interests and has not pledged allegiance to any external alliance. The party warned that such remarks could create confusion among voters about the state’s political alignment.
JD(U) also reiterated its commitment to its own development agenda for Bihar, emphasizing that any alliance decisions will be taken after a thorough assessment of the state’s needs. No further comment was provided by the party’s leadership.
The exchange highlights the growing tension between regional parties and national leaders as the opposition seeks to consolidate forces ahead of upcoming elections.