New Delhi, March 12 -- 'Bhangedi hain, bhaang peeke aatein hain House mein', The Bihar Legislative Council on Wednesday witnessed an ugly spat between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his predecessor Rabri Devi. Tejashwi Yadav also accused the Bihar chief minister of making 'lewd gesture' at former CM Rabri Devi in the assembly.

Staging a walkout, Rabri Devi alleged that Nitish Kumar was under the influence of 'bhang' (cannabis), while Tejashwi Yadav sought the resignation of "mentally unstable" Kumar.

Trouble began when Shashi Yadav, an MLC of the CPI(ML), an RJD ally, rose in her chair to submit before the House that she was not satisfied with the government's reply to her question.

Nitish Kumar reacted, while still seated, with...