Patna, August 25: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday alleged that the Central government is "framing" RJD president Lalu Prasad in the fodder scam. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court adjourned hearing till October on pleas filed by CBI seeking cancellation of bail granted to Lalu Prasad in connection with multi-crore fodder scam. Seeking rejection of RJD chief's bail, CBI said, "Lalu Prasad was given bail on health ground, and as now, his health is good after kidney transplant, his bail should be cancelled." PM Modi Unfurled National Flag at Red Fort for Last Time, Next Year It Will Be Our Turn, Says Lalu Prasad Yadav (Watch Video).

Interacting with media persons here, Nitish said, "People sitting in central government are unnecessarily harassing Lalu Prasad. They are harassing everyone in opposition parties." Nitish Kumar Security Breach: Bihar CM's Namesake Tries to Enter High-Security Area at Gandhi Maidan During Independence Day 2023 Speech (Watch Video).

On teachers recruitment examination, he said, "Examinations are being conducted. I had promised jobs to boys and girls and I am fulfilling it. We will do many more good things for common people." The teachers recruitment examination for 1.70 lakh posts is underway in the state from August 24-27

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