Nitish Kumar accuses Rahul Gandhi of taking ‘fake credit’ for Bihar caste census: ‘Was urging INDIA bloc to…’

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Bihar Chief Minister and Janata dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has spoken on the INDIA bloc that he quit, after orchestrating its formation..

Nitish Kumar, after parting ways with the BJP in 2022, took on the initiative of uniting all opposition forces to jointly take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party in the national election..

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar took the oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time in Raj Bhawan, Patna, switching sides again, this time with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)..

Nitish Kumar also attacked Congress MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi, saying he is trying to claim fake credit for the Bihar caste census..

On ED action against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for job scam case, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said, Everyone is aware about the allegations on him (Lalu Prasad Yadav), investigation is underway..

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