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Modi welcomes Nitish Kumar's resignation, says it's need of hour
Kumar on Wednesday resigned as chief minister, citing differences with ally RJD over corruption charges against Tejaswi Yadav.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying in doing so he has joined the fight against corruption.
Immediately after Kumar announced his resignation, Modi tweeted: "Congratulations! Mr Nitish Kumar for joining the fight against corruption."
भ्रष्टाचार के ख़िलाफ़ लड़ाई में जुड़ने के लिए नीतीश कुमार जी को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2017
सवा सौ करोड़ नागरिक ईमानदारी का स्वागत और समर्थन कर रहे हैं
"1.25 crore people are welcoming and supporting his honesty," he said in a series of tweets.
"For the bright future of the country, and especially Bihar, it is the need of the hour to rise above political differences and join the fight against corruption," Modi said.
Kumar on Wednesday resigned as chief minister, citing differences with ally RJD over corruption charges against Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad.
