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Nitish Kumar loses cool again, this time over mobile phones

IndiaTimes Thursday, 20 March 2025
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar demanded a ban on mobile phones in the assembly, criticizing their use by legislators during sessions. This led to a heated exchange with opposition leaders, who accused him of being anti-technology and outdated. Kumar's criticisms also extended to the previous governments led by Rabri Devi and her husband, Lalu Yadav.
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