Overview

• During the Sepaktakraw World Cup inauguration in Patna, Nitish Kumar was caught on video talking and greeting people during the national anthem.
• The Chief Minister tapped his principal secretary Deepak Kumar on the shoulder and engaged in conversation while others stood respectfully.
• Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav accused Kumar of disrespecting the anthem and questioned his mental and physical fitness to lead Bihar.
• The viral video has reignited political debates over Nitish Kumar's leadership, with critics pointing to past incidents of alleged disrespect for national symbols.
• The incident has sparked widespread social media criticism and intensified scrutiny of Kumar’s behavior during public events.