Thursday marked a significant day for Bihar. Following a sweeping NDA victory in the elections, an oath ceremony unfolded in the state capital, Patna. Nitish Kumar took the oath once more as Chief Minister. Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha also pledged as Deputy Chief Ministers.
This oath-taking ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Patna held great political significance, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present. The Governor administered the oath to Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister, and leaders from NDA's allies also took their ministerial oaths.
The event showcased strong administrative preparation and profound political signals. On stage, Modi and Nitish were seated together. Their warm interaction and shared smiles were seen as indicators of a fresh political understanding in Bihar, propelling the relationship between Delhi and Patna to new heights.
Numerous central ministers, senior leaders, and representatives from various parties graced the occasion. Post-ceremony, PM Modi tweeted that the central and state governments will work together in service of the public. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar asserted his aim to lead Bihar to new developmental milestones.
Source: aajtak
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A Demonstration of Mutual Respect at the Airport
After the oath-taking, a poignant scene unfolded at Patna Airport as PM Modi was about to depart. CM Nitish Kumar personally came to bid him farewell.
As the Prime Minister prepared to leave, Nitish respectfully went to touch his feet, but Modi affectionately prevented him. This gesture symbolized political etiquette and mutual respect.
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RJD's Response
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) shared the Patna Airport video on social media with a caption, 'In the video, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seeks blessings by touching PM Modi's feet at the airport!'
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When Did Nitish Kumar Bow to Touch PM Modi's Feet?
On November 13, 2024, during a public event in Darbhanga, Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar bent to touch PM Modi's feet, but the Prime Minister promptly stopped him by holding his hand. This scene garnered substantial attention on social media.
Previously, at an NDA parliamentary meeting in Delhi, Nitish Kumar made a similar gesture, only to be gently stopped by PM Modi then as well.
During the 2024 general election campaign, a similar incident occurred when both leaders shared a platform, and Nitish made an attempt to touch the Prime Minister's feet.
These incidents have repeatedly made headlines and sparked widespread discussion in political circles.
