Controversy Erupts Over NDA Manifesto in Bihar

The Congress has criticized the NDA for allegedly silencing Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, during the manifesto release for the state assembly polls. The brief event, lasting only 26 seconds, raised concerns among Congress leaders about NDA's ability to address their governance over the past 20 years.

A political storm has erupted as the Congress Party criticized the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for allegedly preventing Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, from speaking at the state assembly polls' manifesto release.

The short-lived press conference, lasting a mere 26 seconds, drew sharp reactions from Congress leaders who accused the NDA of evading questions concerning their two-decade rule. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot voiced his discontent, asserting it was a disservice to Bihar and its people.

Despite key alliance leaders attending, only Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary stayed behind to answer questions. The NDA's manifesto includes ambitious promises like creation of jobs, infrastructure development, and educational reforms, but Congress members have labeled these as deceitful.

(With inputs from agencies.)