Chief Minister of Bihar Jitan Ram Manjhi
New Delhi: Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi addressed a press conference after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- There is no split in the Janata Dal (United)
- I am very much the chief minister of Bihar, and will prolong it till JD(U) legislative party decides otherwise.
- Nitish Kumar is a good man but cannot remain without power, it is obvious now.
- They (Nitish Kumar) had this misunderstanding that they will make me do whatever they want.
- Whatever happens will happen in the Bihar Assembly.
- On the floor, whoever gives us support we will take it.
- Why should we come under the influence of someone else.
- Spoke to PM Modi about Ganga water. It is a big concern for us.
- Prime Minister Modi has done some good work for Bihar and we thanked him for that.
- I have also asked for special status for Bihar.
- I have asked PM Modi to help us sort out the crisis in Bihar.
- On the floor of the house, I will take support from whoever is ready to support me. There is no problem in taking someone's support.