Wed Mar 05 15:53:52 UTC 2025: ## Bihar CM and RJD Leader Clash in Heated Assembly Exchange
PATNA, INDIA – A bitter war of words erupted between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav this week, spilling over from a heated assembly debate into public accusations. The clash centered around past political alliances and claims of influence.
During a debate on Tuesday, Kumar, visibly angered, reminded Yadav of his alleged role in securing Lalu Prasad Yadav’s (RJD President and Tejashwi’s father) position as Leader of the Opposition. Kumar further claimed credit for Lalu Prasad’s rise to power.
Yadav responded forcefully on Wednesday, countering that *he* had twice saved Kumar from losing his Chief Minister’s post, preventing the JD(U) party from collapse. He offered no details to support this assertion.
Yadav also dismissed Kumar’s boasts, suggesting the Chief Minister’s political achievements were overstated and that his current government relied heavily on retired bureaucrats, hinting at a lack of capable leadership. He further criticized Kumar’s statements as overly self-aggrandizing, claiming Kumar acted as if he were the creator of the universe and that nothing of significance happened in Bihar before 2005. The exchange highlighted the deep-seated tensions between the two key players in Bihar’s political landscape.
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