Nitish kumar: During a government program in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen smiling during the national anthem, after which the matter caught fire. The opposition called it against the dignity of the national anthem and created a ruckus in the assembly. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders launched sharp attacks on Nitish Kumar and demanded his resignation.
Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, while taking a dig at the incident, said that Nitish Kumar should now leave the post of Chief Minister and hand over power to his son Nishant Kumar. He alleged that if Lalu Prasad Yadav had made the same mistake, it would have been a big ruckus by now.
Lalu Yadav’s daughter and RJD leader Rohini Acharya also questioned Nitish Kumar and questioned her mental state. He said that the behavior of the Chief Minister is constantly becoming unusual. “During the national anthem, Nitish Kumar’s actions were against the dignity of the national anthem. Even before that he has done peculiar acts in public programs many times, has used indecent language and made indecent statements,” Rohini said.
He also alleged that the Chief Minister shouts at the matter, using non-respecting words towards opposition MLAs and women leaders. He demanded that Nitish Kumar be conducted mental health testing to ensure whether he is in a position to run the state or not.
Tejashwi Yadav attacked
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav also surrounded the Chief Minister on this issue. He said that Nitish Kumar has insulted the entire state and he should publicly apologize for this. Tejashwi questioned why the BJP is silent on the matter. “There are two Deputy Chief Ministers in the state, but they are not saying anything. Are they also supporting this act of the Chief Minister?” Tejashwi asked.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should also give his opinion on this matter. Is it acceptable to PM Modi that his ‘Ladle’ should insult the Chief Minister’s national anthem?” Tejashwi said.
At least please do not insult the national anthem.
You humiliate young, students, women and elders every day.
Sometimes Mahatma Gandhi ji claps on his martyrdom day and mocks his martyrdom and sometimes of the national anthem!
PS: Remind you that you have a big state… pic.twitter.com/rfdxcgxrdv
– Tejashwi Yadav (@YADAVTEJASHWI) March 20, 2025
Uproar in assembly, proceedings postponed
There was a huge uproar in the Bihar Legislative Assembly over this issue. Opposition parties shouted slogans inside the House and raised slogans against the Chief Minister. The RJD MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav reached the well and demonstrated. In view of the uproar, the Speaker adjourned the house till 2 pm. The opposition demanded a debate on the issue and said that it should be included in the agenda.
Video went viral
At the root of this entire controversy, there is a video in which Nitish Kumar was seen smiling and calling someone during the national anthem at a program in Patna. This video became increasingly viral on social media, after which the opposition made it an issue.
The opposition shared this video and said that it reflects the irresponsible act of the Chief Minister. He alleged that this is not the first time Nitish Kumar has conducted unfair conduct in the public event.
Questions raised on BJP’s silence
Amidst this entire controversy, the silence of the Bharatiya Janata Party has also come under question. The opposition alleged that the BJP is silent on the issue because it does not want to take any action against Nitish Kumar.
