Patna, June 22 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, especially Lalu Prasad Yadav's family, saying those in the opposition looted Bihar. He also defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him a "conscious" leader.

While addressing the press conference, Samrat Chaudhary said, "Bihar's infrastructure is nearing completion...Those in the opposition looted Bihar, while the state is developing under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar and with the support of PM Modi and stands amid the developed states..."

In a briefing, Choudhary addressed recent remarks by opposition leaders and clarified law-and-order concerns, saying, "Bullets are being fired near the Chief Minister's res...