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News18
30-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
In Latest Gaffe, Nitish Kumar Mixes Up PM Modi With Ex-PM Vajpayee At Bihar Rally
Last Updated: While addressing a public gathering in Rohtas district, Nitish Kumar was elaborating about several developmental works in state. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, already under public scrutiny over several slip-ups and gaffe, caught public's attention on Friday when he mixed up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, in his presence, with former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in an event in Patna. While addressing a public gathering in Rohtas district, Kumar was elaborating about several developmental works in state. While speaking, he mixed up PM Modi's name with Vajpayee. Realising the error, he quickly attempted to recover, and asked the crowd to stand and 'pranam" PM Modi, who was on stage. PM Modi on Friday launched development projects worth more than Rs 48,520 crore in Bihar's Karakat. The PM, who arrived in Patna on a two-day visit to the state on Thursday, inaugurated the four-laning of the Patna–Gaya–Dobhi section of NH–22, worth around Rs 5,520 crore and four-laning of the elevated highway and grade improvements at Gopalganj Town on NH–27 at a function here. Modi dedicated to the nation the third rail line between Son Nagar – Mohammad Ganj, worth over Rs 1,330 crore, among others. The PM also laid the foundation stone for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (3×800 MW) worth over Rs 29,930 crore in Aurangabad district, which will aim at ensuring energy security for Bihar and eastern India. Nitish Kumar's Previous Gaffe The latest incident was an addition to a growing list of incidents that have raised concerns over Kumar's public conduct. Earlier this week, Kumar stunned the attendees at an appointment letter distribution ceremony in Patna by placing a welcome plant on the head of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) S Siddhartha. Kumar's unique style at the Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute had left officials and attendees both surprised and amused, triggering laughter across the venue. The moment caught everyone off guard, including ACS Siddhartha, who appeared visibly surprised. Nitish Kumar's spontaneous and unconventional gestures have frequently drawn public attention, with his offbeat behaviour over the years earning him a reputation for moments that often go viral. In March, Kumar abruptly left the stage ahead of the national anthem during the inauguration of the Sepak Takraw World Cup in Patna. In November last year, he made an attempt to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet at a public event in Darbhanga. First Published: May 30, 2025, 19:16 IST
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nitish Kumar places plant on senior officer's head during event, RJD questions his ‘mental state'
In an unusual gesture, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar placed a potted plant on the head of a senior IAS officer who gifted it to the CM during an official event. Kumar's act drew a mix of laughter, confusion, and criticism across the political sphere. The incident occurred when CM Kumar was attending an appointment letter distribution ceremony at the Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute in Patna and handed over appointment letters to 20 newly recruited faculty members. As part of the protocol, the education department's additional chief secretary S Siddharth presented a ceremonial sapling to the chief minister, a usual gesture at official government events. However, what followed was anything but routine. In a move that startled attendees, Kumar first calmly accepted the plant but then placed it gently atop Siddharth's head. The officer stood still as the audience reacted with a mix of stunned silence and awkward laughter. He then promptly removed it and walked away as onlookers smiled. Chief minister Kumar, meanwhile, proceeded as if nothing had happened. However, the act was recorded on video and soon went viral, with social media erupting in memes and renewed debate over Kumar's public conduct. Meanwhile, Kumar's conduct during the event garnered sharp criticism from RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary, who said the incident was shocking and shameful. "His activities are bringing shame to the state. This shows that his mind is not under his control. He is being controlled by a group of bureaucrats. He is the weakest CM Bihar has ever had," he claimed. The now-viral clip added to the CM's list of unusual public moments. In March, Kumar abruptly left the stage ahead of the national anthem during the inauguration of the Sepak Takraw World Cup in Patna. In November last year, he made an attempt to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet at a public event in Darbhanga.
News18
26-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Nitish Kumar Stuns Gathering At Patna Event, Places Flowerpot On Bureaucrat's Head
Last Updated: The opposition quickly reacted to the incident, with a RJD spokesperson describing the incident as shocking and shameful. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stunned the attendees at an appointment letter distribution ceremony in Patna on Monday by placing a welcome plant on the head of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) S Siddhartha. Kumar's unique style at the Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute left officials and attendees both surprised and amused, triggering laughter across the venue. As part of the traditional welcome, Education Department ACS S Siddharth presented a sapling to the Chief Minister on his arrival at the stage. In his characteristic unconventional style, Nitish Kumar accepted the plant and, in a surprising move, gently placed it on the officer's head. #WATCH | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar playfully places a plant on the head of ACS Education and LN Mishra Institute for Social and Economic Change Director Dr. S. Siddharth at an event in Patna. — ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025 The moment caught everyone off guard, including ACS Siddhartha, who appeared visibly surprised. The audience, initially taken aback, soon burst into laughter as the Chief Minister carried on with the ceremony undisturbed. The unexpected moment quickly became the highlight of the event, sparking widespread discussion in both media and political circles. Opposition Jumps In The opposition quickly reacted to the incident, with RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary describing the incident as shocking and shameful. 'His activities are bringing shame to the state. This shows that his mind is not under his control. He is being controlled by a group of bureaucrats. He is the weakest CM Bihar has ever had," he claimed. Nitish Kumar's spontaneous and unconventional gestures have frequently drawn public attention, with his offbeat behaviour over the years earning him a reputation for moments that often go viral. In March, Kumar abruptly left the stage ahead of the national anthem during the inauguration of the Sepak Takraw World Cup in Patna. In November last year, he made an attempt to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet at a public event in Darbhanga. First Published: May 26, 2025, 19:06 IST
