The Times of India

Bharat Ratna for Nitish? Jitan Ram Manjhi pushes honour for Bihar CM; urges PM Modi

Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, expressing confidence in Prime Minister Modi's decision-making. This call follows a similar sentiment from JD(U) colleague KC Tyagi. However, the JD(U) has since clarified that Tyagi's remarks were personal and not representative of the party's stance.