Kumar and Pawar are expected to discuss the present political scenario n the maiden meeting; they may explore options of bringing like-minded opposition parties together against the ruling party in the next general elections.
The BJP reacted to Akhilesh Yadav's "positive sign" remark on opposition unity with the change in government in Bihar after Nitish Kumar JD(U) broke alliance with the BJP and formed government with the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
Former JD(U) leader RCP Singh on Thursday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for repeatedly changing alliances and claimed Janata Dal (United) will merge with Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday took an apparent jibe at the BJP and said that those who want to divert the attention can do their job while adding that it is certain that the party will work under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday dismissed the prediction of his former party colleague RCP Singh who alleged that the JD(U) will merge with the RJD in the near future.