A video circulating on social media, claiming that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has once again resigned and shifted his political allegiance, has been debunked as misleading. The video, which shows Kumar discussing his resignation, is actually from a year ago and is being shared with incorrect context to suggest recent events.
The viral video shows Nitish Kumar addressing the media, stating, “Today I have resigned from the post of Chief Minister and I have also asked the Governor to dissolve the government in the state. This situation came because everything was not right.” The video is being shared with claims that Kumar has once again left the NDA, with one user, Sundresh Prakash, even commenting, “Paltu Ram then Palt Gaye!”
Upon investigation, we found no credible news sources reporting any resignation by Nitish Kumar in recent days. A detailed search using Google Lens and Open Search led us to the original video, which was posted by ANI on January 28, 2024. The video was of Nitish Kumar’s resignation a year ago, which had occurred due to disagreements within the ruling Mahagathbandhan at the time.
The video being shared now is being used to mislead viewers into thinking the resignation is a recent event. This incident highlights the importance of verifying news and videos before sharing them online. Nitish Kumar has not resigned again, and the claims are entirely based on an old video being circulated with a false narrative.