Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and PM Modi were in Aurangabad to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over RS 21,000 crore. In his address, Nitish Kumar assured that he will not leave the NDA alliance and wished luck to PM Modi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. His witty response to a comment made by PM Modi made the crowd and even the Prime Minister himself burst into laughter. The viral video captured this lighthearted moment between the two political leaders.
Bihar's Nitish Kumar Reaffirms NDA Loyalty, Lauds Modi's Leadership
On Saturday, August 29th, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of development projects worth over Rs. 21,000 crore in Aurangabad, Bihar.
Nitish Kumar's Support for Modi and NDA
In his address, CM Nitish Kumar expressed his unwavering support for the NDA alliance, stating that he would not break away from the coalition. He also wished PM Modi all the best for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Witty Moment between Kumar and Modi
A lighthearted moment occurred when PM Modi remarked that Kumar had the ability to control the crowd with his gestures. Kumar responded with a witty quip that elicited laughter from the crowd and even PM Modi himself.
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