Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inadvertently clapped during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day, leading to an awkward moment caught on camera. The incident occurs while Kumar, alongside other leaders, paid respects at Gandhi Maidan. He quickly corrected himself after realizing the inappropriateness.
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