Nitish Kumar Cannot Remain Without Power, Says Jitan Ram Manjhi: Highlights

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.