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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar found himself in the spotlight yet again for his viral social media antics. This time, during the inauguration of the new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar, he was caught on camera playfully inspecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s index finger. The incident quickly became fodder for internet memes and discussions across various social media platforms.
In the video, the Bihar CM seems to grasp PM Modi’s index finger and then gestures with his own left index finger towards the Prime Minister. Unexpectedly, Bihar’s Chief Minister suddenly grabs the Prime Minister’s left hand, surprising him. This action also captures the attention of the security personnel seated behind them
A video released by news agency PTI shows Arvind Panagariya, Chancellor of Nalanda University, addressing the audience. The camera then moves to Prime Minister Modi and Kumar.
कुछ खास नही तीन दशको से राजनीतिक पहचान है हम सभी भी चुनाव के इतने दिन बाद भी मिलते है तब मतदान की वो स्याही देखते है कि अभी तक इसका रंग नही उतरा। मा0 @NitishKumar जी वही मा0 प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी की हाथों को देखकर पूछ रहे है। बाकी जिसको जो आंकलन करनी है करते रहे। pic.twitter.com/VHlOY5wr3t
— अमन सिंह कुशवाहा (@appuaman) June 19, 2024
Today, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 455-acre campus of Nalanda University. Located at the historic site of the ancient Nalanda University, the central university features two academic blocks housing 40 classrooms, accommodating approximately 1900 students. It also includes two auditoriums and a student hostel with a capacity for about 550 individuals.