JD-U spokesperson Shivanand Tiwari addressing a rally in Patna now. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar squirms as Tiwari praises former ally-turned-bitter enemy, Narendra Modi. Tiwari questions why Nitish Kumar was jealous of Modi.

He says he has no interest in being PM or CM and therefore he has no hesitation in praising the Gujarat CM. Tiwari also praised Modi for rising from his moderate background to be the BJP's PM candidate.

He also said that the demand for a special package for Bihar was HIS idea. Nitish listens in quietly at the same dais, but he is expected to address the gathering shortly. This promises to be an exciting poll campaign.