PATNA, Oct. 18 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar has freed Bihar from "jungle raj" in the past 20 years, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday as he launched an attack on former CM and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad. "What era was that, in which Bihar became a sick state. In the 15 years of jungle rule alone, Bihar lost its pride, wealth, and knowledge. During the 15-year period of jungle raj, Bihar had lost all its dignity, splendour, and excellence of every kind. Imagine how those 15 years must have been...," Shah said during an address in Patna. He added, "Nitish Kumar has freed Bihar from jungle raj. PM Modi, over the last 11 years, has worked to develop Bihar. PM Modi's 11 years have been a blessing to the poor." Shah is in the state on a three-day trip.P9...