Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a day after the Bankipur defeat, with the talks focused largely on Bihar's development. According to people aware of the matter, this was the first meeting between the two since Kumar became a Rajya Sabha MP. Kumar was accompanied by his Janata Dal (United) associates.
Earlier, at an NDA meeting attended by Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, leaders emphasized the importance of economic growth and job creation. The meeting also included discussions on India's evolving sports landscape. A humorous exchange between Modi and Nitin Nabin drew attention from MPs.