If we take too many initiatives, it will be said that we are trying to dominate. If we don't, it will be said that what's the point in others coming together when we are not there. "Commenting on the Congress's role in forging an opposition unity, he said initially, the party did not want to send out a message that it was "trying to stand up by depending on others". "We first wanted to see how many (parties) were coming together. Now, after six months, we can see that some of the parties are still standing with us and some like Nitish Kumar have switched over (to the NDA ).

Source: Times of India August 19, 2017 17:26 UTC