"This nation can be run only through inclusive politics. India is a big country, it's multi-lingual, multi-religious, there are diversities. Unity in diversity is the main strength of our country.. We will welcome one who understands and appreciates this diversity. Only then can there be inclusive development", said Nitish Kumar.
Asked by Rajat Sharma whether he could be the obstacle in the formation of the next government at the Centre, Nitish Kumar replied: "How can you say that? To claim such a thing will be arrogance. It's the people who will decide. Many people live in a world of publicity, there's less of substance and they try to create an artificial wave". ('hawaa baandh rahe hain).
The Bihar chief minister revealed how he was on the verge of going to the Governor and resigning, when the BJP national executive in 2010 decided to invite Modi. "It was hardly a ten minute drive to Raj Bhavan and I was ready to tender my resignation at that time", the chief minister said.
Nitish Kumar alleged that there was "a clear understanding" between RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and the BJP. "Donon ki ek hi boli nikalti hai" (They speak in the same language).
