Patna (Bihar) [India], November 1 (ANI): Bhojpuri actor and BJP leader Pawan Singh on Saturday compared Bihar's progress over the last fifteen years, saying there is a "visible difference in development" between then and now.

Responding to remarks by singer-actor and RJD leader Khesari Lal Yadav, Singh told reporters, "You should see the Bihar which was 15 years back, and the Bihar, which is now. Is there a difference or not? You will definitely be able to see what development is..."

He also backed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's claim that being called a Bihari is a matter of pride. "Absolutely," Singh said briefly.

Earlier, Khesari Lal Yadav told ANI that the Mahagathbandhan would at least provide 50 lakh jobs. "If we don't provide two crore jobs, we will at least provide 50 lakh jobs.

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