"When we are together in government in Bihar it is only natural that our party joins the Union government," he said.However, he added that such a decision will be taken by Kumar and the party had not deliberated over it yet.The JD(U) has 12 members in Parliament, two in the Lok Sabha and 10 in the Rajya Sabha.Its leader in the Rajya Sabha Sharad Yadav has rebelled against the alliance with the BJP but apparently does not enjoy much support among other party's lawmakers.Kumar almost shut the door on any reconciliation with Yadav, saying he is free to take any decision as the alliance with the BJP had the entire party's nod. "He (Yadav) is free to take his decision. As far as party is concerned, it has already taken its decision. The decision was not mine alone and it was taken with the consent of the party. If he keeps a different opinion, then he is free to do so," Kumar said.

Source: Times of India August 11, 2017 12:33 UTC