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

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News18•14-12-2025, 10:59
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.
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