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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Criticized Over National Anthem Incident at Sports Event

Opposition leaders demand resignation and apology after video captures Kumar talking and laughing during the anthem.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar taps his principal secretary’s shoulder during the national anthem at a sports event in Patna.
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Senior RJD leader Rabri Devi with party legislators stage a 'dharna' during the Budget session of the state assembly, in Patna, on Friday. RJD members demanded resignation of CM Nitish Kumar over his alleged ‘insult to the National Anthem’ during a sporting event on Thursday. (PTI)
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was criticised by the RJD for talking and gesturing while the national anthem played during an event.

Overview

  • Nitish Kumar was seen talking, gesturing, and laughing during the national anthem at the Sepaktakraw World Cup inauguration in Patna, sparking criticism.
  • A video of the incident went viral, with opposition leaders accusing the Chief Minister of disrespecting the anthem and questioning his mental and physical fitness.
  • RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other opposition figures demanded Kumar's resignation and disrupted Bihar Assembly proceedings in protest.
  • The controversy has gained political traction, with opposition leaders linking this incident to past criticisms of Kumar's behavior at public events.
  • As of now, Kumar has not issued a formal apology or response, while protests and calls for his resignation continue.