Politicians should present high standard of politics: Kesrinath Tripathi

KANPUR: Bihar Governor Kesrinath Tripathi today said "substandard politics" spoils social mindset, his remarks coming in the wake of fruits becoming a cause of an ongoing standoff between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Jitan Ram Manjhi.

"Be it Bihar or any other state, every politician should endeavour to present the highest standard of clean politics. Substandard politics spoils social mindset," said Tripathi, who was in the city to attend a college function.

Mangoes and litchis growing at 1, Anne Marg, have become the latest cause of dispute between Kumar and Manjhi, who continues to reside at the official residence of Bihar chief minister, despite demitting office.

Manjhi had recently alleged that security personnel at the residence prevented him and his family members from plucking mango and litchis from trees.