Nitish Kumar

Sources said that both the leaders met for half an hour at Bihar Chief Minister’s residence and had a closed-door meeting on Monday evening. After the formation of Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar last year, several JD-U leaders had demanded Singh’s resignation from Rajya Sabha Vice Chairmanship post, however, he did not resign.

Nitish Kumar allowed TET job aspirants from other states to participate in the recruitment of teachers in Bihar. His decision became problematic after Bihar education minister Prof Chandharsheker claimed that the TET aspirants of Bihar have lesser knowledge of Math.

“Nitish Kumar is asking about our work and I want to tell him that the Centre has given insurance for poor people up to Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat Yojana. We have constructed 75 lakh toilets in Bihar, and 37 lakh houses for poor people. Has Nitish Kumar given any house to the people of Bihar?” Amit Shah asked.

“It is extremely unfortunate that Nitish Kumar is sitting in the lap of Lalu Prasad… I served 88 days in jail only for Nitish Kumar amid Lalu Prasad’s torture in 1995 and now he went to the Opposition camp dreaming of the Prime Ministerial post,” Chaudhary said while addressing an event in Patna on Sunday.

"We have a good and positive meeting today where we have decided to contest the Lok Sabha election together. The next meeting will take place under the chairmanship of (Congress President) Mallikarjun Kharge in Shimla where we will decide on seats... If we stand together, we will reduce the BJP to under 100 seats," Nitish Kumar said.

While leaving the state guest house, Mamata Banerjee folded hands in front of the people and media persons and prayed to God "for all things to go in the right direction". Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge reached Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence at 1 Anne Marg in the state capital.

The RLD spokesman Anil Dubey said that owing to his prior engagement abroad, RLD President Jayant Chaudhary will not be attending the opposition meeting in Patna. The party, however, said it had extended "full support" and "commitment" to the united opposition meeting.

After landing at Patna airport, party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge will go to Sadakat Ashram where the former will address the gathering. Confirming the same, former state president and MLC of the party Madan Mohan Jha told IANS: "Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge will come to Sadakat Ashram and then proceed to the chief minister's office at 1 Anne marg.

Nitish Kumar is reportedly unwell, and Lalu Prasad had gone to his place to check on his health status. Sources said the two leaders discussed various issues, including the opposition meeting scheduled on June 23. As per sources, all preparation have been made for the opposition meeting, and Patna is ready to welcome the guests.

A letter in this regard was issued from the general administration department of Bihar government, but the sources said that as CM Nitish Kumar's health is not good, the meeting was postponed. Due to illness, Nitish Kumar also cancelled the Chennai trip on Tuesday.