A light-hearted moment involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has gone viral on social media, capturing widespread attention during his Samriddhi Yatra public outreach programme. In a video clip shared online, the chief minister is heard calling out repeatedly, “Where did that woman go? Come here, come,” in his characteristic Bhojpuri-accented Hindi, while scanning the crowd.

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The incident occurred during the statewide Samriddhi Yatra, which began on January 16 from West Champaran (Bettiah). The campaign, launched after the November 2025 Assembly elections, is aimed at reviewing the implementation of government schemes, governance delivery, and development initiatives across Bihar.

In the video, Nitish Kumar is seen pausing mid-speech, gesturing toward the audience, and maintaining a casual, approachable tone. He continues calling for “that woman” to come up to the stage, eliciting laughter and applause from the crowd. Observers say the clip highlights a lighter, more personal side of the chief minister during an otherwise formal programme.

The Samriddhi Yatra has been a key exercise for the NDA government in Bihar, which secured a strong mandate in the recent elections. During the tour, officials and citizens interact directly with the administration, providing feedback and highlighting issues related to welfare schemes.

Political analysts note that such viral moments, while lighthearted, also humanize leaders in the eyes of the public. A local resident who witnessed the event said, “It was amusing to see the chief minister so casual and engaging with the audience. It shows he listens and interacts personally with people.”