Kahan hain mangalraj wale (While leaving behind so-called developed states, Bihar with 15.6% growth rate has emerged at top rank, Where are the people who cry 'Mangal Raaj'? "Thank u Paswan Ji for endorsing my stand that Bihar is outperforming so called developed states ruled by BJP," RJD boss tweeted. Patna: At a time when a section of politicians frequently engage in war of words on social media, RJD boss Lalu Prasad on Sunday thanked his friend-turned-foe and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan for liking one of his tweets. "Lalu's tweet was, in fact, based on a Times of India's report dated July 12 in which it was reported that Gujarat model seems to be slowing down on the growth path. Lalu also posted on his official tweeter handle the screenshot of Paswan liking his tweet.Lalu had earlier on Saturday posted a news report titled 'Bihar Tops the List In State's Growth Rate, Gujarat Drops To 10th In Ranking' on his tweeter handle with remark in Hindi, "Tathakathik Vikshit Rajyon ko buri tarah pachharta hua Bihar 15.6 per cent vikas dar ke sath desh ka awwal rajya!

Source: Times of India July 17, 2016 14:37 UTC