Speaking to ANI, Jha said, "We are in an era of politics where we need to think with sensitivity. Whether it is the executive, legislature, judiciary, or media, there has to be a fine balance..."
"Bihar is number one in crime, unemployment and migration of labour. There is no law and order in the state. PM Modi and the Home Minister keep coming to Bihar, and they should answer what is happening in Bihar....The real double engine in Bihar is - crime and corruption," he stated.
The meeting involves more formal deliberations, focusing primarily on seat-sharing arrangements and the formulation of a Common Minimum Programme ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.
BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain launched a sharp attack on the Congress-RJD Mahagathbandhan, calling it a "complete flop show" and predicting a big defeat for the alliance in the upcoming Bihar elections.
RJD leader Manoj Jha said that the meeting between RJD and Congress was focused on contesting elections together with an emphasis on "winnability factor".
JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on Thursday targeted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and the Congress party over the ongoing political developments in the Mahagathbandhan.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Thursday slammed the upcoming meeting of the INDIA alliance in Patna, describing it as a meeting of what he called the "Ghamandia" alliance.
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday spoke about the Mahagathbandhan meeting of opposition parties in the state, and said they are coming together because their boat is about to sink.
RJD MLA from Danapur Ritlal Yadav surrendered before the Court in Bihar's Danapur on Thursday. His associates Chikku Yadav, Pinku Yadav, Shravan Yadav and others have also surrendered.
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday accused opposition leaders of deliberately attempting to "create unrest" across the country by promoting divisive narratives aimed at misleading the Muslim community over Waqf (Amendment) Act.