PATNA: The apparent growing proximity between Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and the BJP , especially on the issue of demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, has brought the Congress and Lalu Prasad’s RJD together.Sources in Congress confirmed that Lalu talked to Congress president Sonia Gandhi over phone on Sunday in presence of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) chief Ashok Choudhary. “After reaching Patna from New Delhi, Choudhary drove to the residence of Lalu straightaway and had a long discussion with him on how the two parties will deal with Monday’s opposition-sponsored Bharat bandh,” said a source.A senior member of the Congress admitted that the Congress and RJD, which are opposing tooth and nail the decision of demonetisation by PM Narendra Modi, are trying to reason out the factors which forced Nitish to once again revive ties with BJP , his old ally.“Demonetisation of high value banknotes has created hardship for the poor. Yet, Nitish is supporting the BJP on the issue ,” he said, adding the two leaders – Lalu and Choudhary – also discussed how the suggestions of Congress and RJD were being ignored by the state government.RJD spokesman Chittranajn Gagan preferred to remain tightlipped on what transpired between Lalu and Sonia. He also refused to comment anything on the meeting between the RJD chief and BPCC chief. “When two leaders meet, they discuss on number of issues, It was just a courtesy call by Choudhary as Lalu ji is not keeping well for the last few days,” said Gagan.On RJD’s stand on nationwide bandh called by left parties, Gagan said the party members will demonstrate all over the state from block to state headquarters against demonetisation. “People are facing lots of hardship due to demonetisation and we will organise ‘Akroash March’ all over the state,” he added.