Praises and brickbats: Bihar CM's 'Ask Nitish' hashtag gets reactions on Twitter

In an attempt to reach out to the urban, tech-savvy sections of the electorate, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started the “Ask Nitish” hashtag on Twitter. This comes ahead of the elections in the eastern state, scheduled to be held later this year.

While some responses to the tag were supportive, several persons used the opportunity to take a dig at the chief minister and criticise him for his developmental work as well as his political decisions.

“I’ll be taking questions for the next 48 hours debunking the so-called ‘special Bihar package’,” Nitish Kumar said on Twitter.

One Twitter user wrote that he was “impressed” with the work done by him to improve Bihar, but asked “What about Lalu Yadav and jungle raj?” Another user said that Nitish should take “sue” the prime minister’s office for lying to Bihar and misusing official position for political gains.

@NitishKumar I a lot impressed with your decision and works u done to improve bihar,but what about lalu yadav & jungle rajj. #AskNitish

— Avinash sharma (@Avinash_RS) August 26, 2015

On the other hand, one person questioned why he has made requests to the centre for aid if he had so many achievements to his credit. Another user questioned whether by joining hands with RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish has made an alliance with a corrupt entity.

Here are some other questions asked to Nitish:

@NitishKumar #AskNitish Is What do you think is common bihari interested in? how Modi's announced OR in knowing 'ur' roadmap to utilize it?

— Krunal (@iamkkapadia) August 26, 2015