PATNA: Former Bihar Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, on Friday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming he was not "mentally" or "physically" fit to govern.
Speaking to the media before attending the ongoing budget session, Rabri Devi said, "Nitish Kumar should resign from the post of Chief Minister immediately. Instead, he should pass on the responsibility either to his son, Nishant Kumar, or any other person of his choice."
Her remarks came in response to a viral video showing Nitish Kumar "speaking" and "greeting" people while the national anthem was being played during the inauguration of the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 in Patna on Thursday. The six-day international sporting event is being hosted in Bihar for the first time, with 20 countries, including India, participating.
"Unka dimagi halat thik nahi hai (His mental condition is not good)," Rabri stated, adding that Nitish Kumar’s "eccentric behaviour" had brought embarrassment not only to Bihar but to the entire nation. She said, "Insult to the national anthem is an insult to the people of Bihar and the nation."
Her younger son and Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, also criticised the Chief Minister, sharing the video on his social media platform ‘X’. He further alleged that the Chief Minister was not mentally or physically stable, calling his condition a serious concern for the state.
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad also took to ‘X’, saying, "Insult of national anthem will not tolerate Bihar."