Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have sharply reacted over announcement of Bihar package by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a tweet Mr. Nitish Kumar said a special package is not a demand but it is a right.

Lalu Prasad Yadav said Prime Minister has promised to give special status to Bihar but he had announced a special package for the state. He said there is a difference between a special package and a special status to Bihar.