Patna, March 16 -- Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Sunday has lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, accusing them of defaming Bihar.

Speaking to media, Rai stated, "Today there are some people in Bihar who are engaged in defaming Bihar, that is, the rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, who had made Bihar sick and kept it far away from development."

Rai further criticized the leadership of RJD and Congress for hindering Bihar's growth and development.

He claimed, "RJD and Congress people are trying to defame Bihar," emphasizing that the state was on a positive path under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Minister highlighted the progress made in the state, pointing to the increasing availability ...