The JD(U)-BJP government in Bihar had repeatedly demanded the special category status and there is a near consesus on the issue among political parties in the state, he said.
He also appeared to support the similar demand from other states in eastern India like Odisha and West Bengal, saying they have not economically progressed in comparison to others and suffered from natural disadvantages.
BJD and Trinamool Congress have been pressing for special status for Odisha and West Bengal, respectively.
Congress led JD(U) up the garden path on special status: Jaitley
New Delhi: As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar frowned at the Centre, BJP today took a dig at him, saying he was led up the “garden path” by Congress on the issue of special status
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