Not only that he was evasive in his reply even when he was directly provoked by none else but senior politician of the country, CPI general secretary, A B Bardhan. The latter had charged that Nitish took the support of Ranvir Sena seven years back to wrest power from the RJD. He refused to comment notwithstanding reporters asking him direct question on the issue.

Nitish just said that it would be better if Bardhan concentrates on campaigning to add members to CPI.

Bardhan is not the only politician to hurl such charge on Nitish. Many other Left leaders and independent political observers hold the same view. The alleged involvement of two Janata Dal (United) legislators, who were earlier close to Ranvir Sena, in the killing of Brahmeshwar Singh, has increased the suspicion in the mind of many in Bihar.