RJD Targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with Controversial Poster Amid National Anthem Incident
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Synopsis
The RJD has launched a provocative campaign against Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar amid a National Anthem row, depicting him as a villain in a poster and demanding an apology for his perceived disrespect during a recent event.
Key Takeaways
- RJD criticizes Nitish Kumar with a new poster.
- Poster claims CM has disrespected women and Gandhi.
- Statewide protests against the CM are planned.
- Opposition demands a public apology and resignation.
- The incident has sparked widespread debate.
Patna, March 22 (NationPress) As the National Anthem controversy intensifies in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has ramped up its campaign against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by unveiling a controversial poster on Saturday morning.
The poster showcases a caricature of Nitish Kumar alongside two MLAs: a standard photo of Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, a BJP MLA from Bipsi, Madhubani, and Gopal Mandal, an RJD MLA from Gopalpur, Bhagalpur.
It carries the slogan: “Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hu Main” (I am not a hero but a villain).
The poster further alleges that Nitish Kumar has shown disrespect towards women, insulted Mahatma Gandhi, and now dishonored the National Anthem.
The text proclaims: “Ji Haan Main Hu Khalnayak” (Yes, I am the villain). The artwork was put up by Sanju Kohli, a former District Councilor of Makhdumpur, Jehanabad.
The RJD has declared statewide demonstrations against Nitish Kumar following his alleged peculiar conduct during the National Anthem at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup inauguration in Patna on Thursday.
The opposition party has escalated its call for a public apology from the Chief Minister.
If Nitish Kumar declines to apologize, RJD leaders intend to march to the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.
This controversy has further inflamed the political climate in Bihar, with opposition parties seizing the moment to challenge the government.
During the National Anthem, CM Nitish Kumar was observed conversing with his Principal Secretary, Deepak Kumar, as the anthem played.
Through gestures and tapping Deepak Kumar, the CM appeared to make the Principal Secretary noticeably uncomfortable.
CM Nitish Kumar was also seen laughing and greeting someone midway through the National Anthem.
A video capturing the incident has circulated widely on social media, sparking significant discussions. The situation has led to uproar in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and public demonstrations by opposition parties on Friday.
Opposition figures, including Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi, have called for a public apology and the resignation of the CM.
