After Sharad Yadav, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to the media about the JD-U decision to break up with the BJP. Here is what he said:

"JD-U can't continue its partnership with the NDA. When there is divergence from basic principles we decided to split. Despite many requests BJP ministers did not attend the cabinet meet. I have recommended to the governor that 11 BJP ministers should be sacked from the cabinet for their indiscipline. I can't see how BJP ministers can stay within the ministry and can't work," he said.

"The relationship with the BJP worked till there was no outside interference.Pur achievements announced in April were seen against somebody."