Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar took on PM Modi over the issue of rising prices of pulses in the country.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today used Narendra Modi's 'Na khauanga na khane doonga' remark to hit out at him over spiraling price of pulses, and also attacked him for not being bothered about drought situation in the country.
"With price of pulses touching Rs 200 a kg, a joke is doing round quoting the PM's comment 'Na khauanga na khane doonga' (neither will I eat nor allow anybody to eat)," Mr Kumar said at an election meeting at Punpun in Patna district in support of minister Shyam Rajak.
He also took pot shots at PM Modi for his rallies in Bihar, he said, it seems Patna has become capital of the country as well as BJP headquarters these days.
The Janata Dal (United) leader, who is a star campaigner of the grand alliance, said while 300 districts were under the grip of drought-like situation in the country, PM Modi and his ministers were "not bothered" and roaming around in Bihar for ensuring BJP victory in the poll.
"BJP President has booked a floor of a posh hotel in Patna and monitoring party activities. It seems BJP headquarters has shifted to Patna," he said, adding "but their plan will not succeed."
Mr Kumar, who is seeking a third term in office, is also the chief ministerial candidate of the grand alliance in the Bihar elections. He criticised the BJP for having a shortage of state leaders in BJP, and that they are fighting elections in the name of PM Modi.
"Days are not far when BJP will even contest panchayat elections in the name of Prime Minister," he said mocking at BJP.
The chief minister also counted virtues of unity and mutual trust among partners of the grand alliance by highlighting joint declaration of name of candidates and joint agenda.
"On the other hand the rival grouping has no unity and each party is taking a shot at others and announcing name of candidate in phases," he said.