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'Nothing wrong with Nitish Kumar': Manjhi defends Bihar CM amid national anthem row

IndiaTimes Sunday, 23 March 2025
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi dismissed recent doubts on Kumar's health and attacked RJD for their derogatory comments. Former differences between Kumar and Manjhi have since been resolved ahead of assembly polls under the NDA alliance.
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