Patna: Mangoes and litchis growing at 1, Anne Marg, the designated bungalow of the Bihar CM, have become the latest cause of dispute between CM Nitish Kumar and his detractor Jitan Ram Manjhi, who continues to occupy the official residence despite demitting office.
Mr Manjhi said that more than 24 gun-toting police personnel swarmed his residence on Wednesday to bar him and his family members from entering the mango and litchi garden.
Mr Manjhi, while talking to Deccan Chronicle, said, “CM Nitish Kumar doesn’t like my popularity and he has directed the Bihar police to ensure that we don’t eat these fruits.”
Later, when Mr Kumar was asked about the remarks of Mr Manjhi, he said, “I have no idea what he is talking about. I am busy with my work for good governance and other things. I have no time for such things.
Anyway, I have sought a report from DGP Bihar on the issue, and if he is so interested in only mangoes and fruits he will get them. I don’t see any problem with it.”
