According to JDU leader KC Tyagi, Nitish Kumar never hankered after a position in the alliance but a section of the Congress leadership repeatedly insulted him.
Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress party has not accepted the deal, adding that it is not the Congress’ decision but rather taken by Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
DMK and Congress are allies in Tamil Nadu. The two parties are reportedly set to hold the first round of formal seat-sharing talks in Chennai on Sunday (28th January) for the upcoming general elections.
Rahul Gandhi's yatra is not allowed to pass through Siliguri by the administration of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The govt has cited a pre-scheduled examination in the area.