'Why Are You Leaving?': Awkward Moment in Siwan as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Interrupts Speech to Scold Women

Bihar

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his temper on Thursday after noticing a group of women leaving a public event while he was speaking about government initiatives for women.Addressing a gathering in Siwan district, Kumar paused his speech and sharply questioned the women for walking out. He said they would not understand what the government was doing for them if they did not stay and listen.The incident took place during a function held as part of the state government’s ongoing “Samriddhi Yatra,” a statewide outreach programme launched last week. Kumar, one of India’s longest-serving chief ministers, is set to turn 76 later this year.

During the visit to Siwan, the chief minister launched development projects worth over Rs 200 crore. Officials said foundation stones were laid for 40 projects valued at Rs 157 crore, while 31 projects costing around Rs 45 crore were inaugurated.The chief minister was accompanied at the event by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, senior minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit, among others. There was no immediate reaction from the women who left the venue, and officials did not say what prompted them to depart during the speech.