In the video footage, the incident unfolds at the inauguration ceremony of the new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, where Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unexpectedly reaches out and firmly grips Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hand. This action catches PM Modi off guard, and the suddenness of the gesture alarms the security personnel positioned behind the leaders. The incident quickly garnered attention after being shared by the news agency PTI, swiftly spreading across social media platforms.
