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Nitish Kumar Viral Video: As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, political tensions in the state are intensifying. Every move of the leaders is being closely scrutinised, and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has now found himself at the centre of a major controversy. His recent actions have triggered a massive political storm after a viral video showed him allegedly disrespecting the national anthem on stage. The Nitish Kumar Viral Video has taken social media by storm, with leaders and citizens alike criticising his behaviour.
Nitish Kumar Viral Video: What Happened During the National Anthem?
The controversy erupted when a video surfaced showing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar laughing, speaking, and greeting people while the national anthem was being played.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at his 'best'. pic.twitter.com/xclRLEbfLO
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Many found this behaviour highly disrespectful, and the backlash was swift. The viral video was shared on the official X handle of 'News Arena India' and has since gained widespread attention.
Tejashwi Yadav Slams Bihar CM Over National Anthem Incident
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was among the first to criticise Bihar CM after watching the Nitish Kumar Viral Video. Expressing his outrage, he said, "At least please do not insult the national anthem, Hon'ble Chief Minister. You insult youth, students, women and elderly people every day. Sometimes they clap on Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom day and mock his martyrdom, and sometimes they clap on the national anthem!"
कम से कम कृपया राष्ट्र गान का तो अपमान मत करिए मा॰ मुख्यमंत्री जी।
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) March 20, 2025
युवा, छात्र, महिला और बुजुर्गों को तो आप प्रतिदिन अपमानित करते ही है।
कभी महात्मा गांधी जी के शहादत दिवस पर ताली बजा उनकी शहादत का मखौल उड़ाते है तो कभी राष्ट्रगान का!
PS: आपको याद दिला दें कि आप एक बड़े प्रदेश… pic.twitter.com/rFDXcGxRdV
He further said, "PS: Let me remind you that you are the Chief Minister of a big state. You are not mentally and physically stable even for a few seconds and your being in this position in such an unconscious state is a matter of great concern for the state. Do not insult Bihar like this again and again."
Rabri Devi, Manoj Jha and Other Leaders Criticise Bihar CM
Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi also reacted strongly to the Nitish Kumar Viral Video.
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#WATCH | Patna | On Bihar CM Nitish Kumar seen talking during the national anthem yesterday, RJD MLA & former CM Rabri Devi says, "...He (Bihar CM Nitish Kumar) is not mentally stable. We demand that he should make his son the Chief Minister if his mind is not working" pic.twitter.com/uuEnChgPIB
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2025
She questioned Nitish Kumar’s mental health and demanded his resignation, stating, "He (Bihar CM Nitish Kumar) is not mentally stable. We demand that he should make his son the Chief Minister if his mind is not working"
RJD MP Misa Bharti also targeted Bihar CM and questioned PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
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#WATCH | Delhi | On Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was seen talking during the national anthem yesterday, RJD MP Misa Bharti says, "During the national anthem, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar did not look physically and mentally well. I want to ask PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah whether… pic.twitter.com/5FrubFQKyK
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2025
She remarked, "During the national anthem, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar did not look physically and mentally well. I want to ask PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah whether you found his mental state to be fine. He keeps insulting women, children every day. PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah should think in whose hands Bihar is."
Manoj Jha and Awadhesh Prasad Criticise Bihar CM Over Viral Video
Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha also commented on the viral video, pointing out, "If there was anyone else who had insulted the national anthem, then what kind of reaction would have been there?"
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#WATCH | On a video of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar talking during the national anthem, RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "If there was anyone else who had insulted the national anthem, then what kind of reaction would have been there?..." pic.twitter.com/x5d1DvYjGR
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2025
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha MP Awadhesh Prasad called out Bihar CM for his actions, stating, "On one side, the national anthem was playing, and on the other side, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was talking and making hand gestures."
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#WATCH Delhi: SP MP Awadhesh Prasad says, "...The way the national anthem is being played on one side and on the other side, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is talking and gesturing with his hands, this is very condemnable. I don't know what mood the Bihar Chief Minister was… pic.twitter.com/FColySmTK4
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2025
He further added, "This is highly disrespectful. I don’t know what mood he was in, but this is an insult to our national anthem."
Political Storm Intensifies Over Nitish Kumar Viral Video
The Nitish Kumar Viral Video has sparked a major controversy, with opposition leaders, social media users, and political analysts weighing in. While some believe it was an unintentional mistake, others argue that it reflects Nitish Kumar’s declining political stature and possible health concerns.