WHEN A chief minister TOUCHES THE PRIME MINISTER’S FEET, IT STOPS BEING RESPECT — AND STARTS BEING A NATIONAL SPECTACLE
Two veteran politicians.
One 74, the other 75.
And yet, in a moment that stunned the country, nitish kumar — the longest-serving chief minister of bihar — bent to touch prime minister Narendra Modi’s feet, leaving even Modi visibly uneasy.
For a leader who has switched alliances more times than bihar has seen infrastructure upgrades, this wasn’t just a gesture.
It was a symbol — a symbol of political insecurity, desperation for favour, and the collapse of dignity expected from a constitutional officeholder.
No one is asking whether nitish kumar is medically unwell.
People are asking whether he is politically stable, consistent, and capable of leading a state when he appears more focused on pleasing delhi than fixing Bihar.
“10 Brutal Truths Behind Nitish Kumar’s Foot-Touch Gesture That india Can’t Ignore”
1. This Wasn’t tradition — It Was Submission on Camera
Elders touching feet is cultural.
Chief Ministers touching the feet of Prime Ministers — that’s politics.
And nitish kumar did it with cameras rolling.
2. Even narendra modi Looked Uncomfortable
The PM is rarely caught off guard.
But this moment made him visibly awkward — a sign that even delhi wasn’t expecting this level of public deference.
3. bihar Needs Governance — nitish kumar Is Busy Doing Optics
Law and order? collapsing.
Migration? rampant.
Development? stagnant.
But the CM’s biggest headline is… touching someone’s feet.
This is the state of Bihar’s leadership.
4. A leader Who Switches Sides Every Two Years Is Already Under Question
JDU–BJP
JDU–RJD
Back to the BJP
Nitish Kumar’s political compass changes with the wind.
This gesture felt like yet another signal of political dependence, not leadership strength.
5. Foot-Touching Isn’t Respect — It’s Relationship Management
For someone facing declining popularity and party erosion, this moment felt like a plea:
“Keep me relevant.”
6. bihar Deserves Confidence From Its cm — Not Deference Toward Power
A chief minister is supposed to stand tall for his people.
Not bend low to secure favour from the Centre.
Bihar’s dignity should not be sacrificed for political comfort.
7. The Foot-Touch Moment Damaged Public Perception
Across india, the reaction wasn’t “how respectful.”
It was:
“Why is he doing this?”
This is a political optics disaster.
8. Leadership Requires Stability — Nitish Has Become the Symbol of Instability
From sudden resignations to surprise swearing-ins to overnight alliances, nitish kumar has become synonymous with unpredictability.
This gesture only intensified the doubts.
9. The Opposition Accused Him of Desperation — And They Didn’t Even Need to Try
Even critics who struggled to attack him found material served on a silver platter.
The symbolism was too obvious to ignore.
10. The Real Question Isn’t About His Mind — It’s About His Priorities
The question india is asking is not:
“Is he mentally fit?”
The real question is:
“Is he politically focused, consistent, and committed enough to lead Bihar?”
Leadership demands dignity.
This moment lacked it.
💥 CONCLUSION:
NITISH KUMAR’S GESTURE WON’T BE REMEMBERED AS RESPECT — BUT AS A MOMENT OF POLITICAL SURRENDER
Leaders don’t need to bow to prove devotion.
They need to stand straight to prove leadership.
Bihar deserves a chief minister who looks upward toward development —not downward toward someone else’s feet.
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