A video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laughing and talking during the national anthem at the inauguration of the Sepaktakraw World Cup at PatnaтАЩs Pataliputra Sports Complex has sparked controversy, drawing sharp reactions from the RJD and Congress. The viral clip, shared widely on social media, shows Kumar attempting to grab IAS officer and Chief MinisterтАЩs Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar's attention by tapping on his shoulder, talking to him and laughing during the national anthem. He was even seen folding his hands in a namaskar and smiling at someone in the audience. The video further shows the officer subtly pulling at KumarтАЩs sleeves, seemingly urging him to stay still. Reacting to the video, the Congress party called the moment тАЬthought-provoking,тАЭ while the RJD took a swipe, questioning if Bihar was merely a тАЬtoyтАЭ in the eyes of the NDA.┬атАШSirf Hindu-Muslim Ke Jhadge Hote TheтАЩ: Heated Exchange Between CM Nitish Kumar and RJD Leader Rabri Devi in Bihar Assembly (Watch Video).

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