Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar addressing an election rally at Gaya, Belaganj on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. (Press Trust of India photo)
"It was necessary to tie up with RJD chief Lalu Prasad to defeat the BJP, in view of the prevailing situation," Mr Kumar told mediapersons in Patna, a couple of days ahead of the second round of the five-phase polls.
"I want to made it clear that good governance and development will be our main agenda and will continue if the grand alliance of JD-U, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress comes to power after polls," Mr Kumar said.
Earlier, Mr Kumar downplayed corruption allegations levelled by BJP and its allies during campaigning.
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is determined to oust the ruling Janata Dal-United and its allies.
