Lalu-Nitish's 1999 'Fraud' vs 'Wrong' Sonepur Bridge Debate Goes Viral

• A 1999 Lok Sabha debate between Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar over a Sonepur bridge foundation stone is being recalled.
• Lalu accused Nitish of "fraud," claiming a survey's foundation stone ceremony was misleadingly changed to a bridge's foundation stone.
• Nitish Kumar denied the allegations, stating documents clearly showed it was only for a survey's foundation stone.
• The "loving quarrel" occurred during a no-confidence motion against the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.
• The debate is remembered as a "classic moment" in Indian parliamentary history, highlighting their rivalry.

Why It Matters: It highlights the enduring political rivalry between Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar.