Nitish Kumar dismisses speculations triggered by his mention of 'personal friendship' with BJP leaders

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dismissed claims that his recent remarks were an attempt to mend ties with the BJP and put pressure on his current allies, the RJD and Congress. He clarified that his comments about a personal friendship with a BJP leader were meant to highlight his role in establishing a university. Kumar expressed disappointment with the media's coverage and criticized its lack of independence. He also mocked his former deputy Sushil Kumar Modi's suggestion that he was trying to confuse the Congress and RJD.