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Bush Vs Osama in Bihar's Diwali

Source: Bush vs Osama in Lalooland! : HindustanTimes.com

US President George Bush and his bete noir Osama bin Laden have come together in the most unlikely of places in this Diwali season that marks the victory of good over evil — in Bihar markets selling firecrackers!

The Osama bomb is fighting the Bush bomb for prominence in shops selling crackers and other incendiary delights in the days before Diwali.

But it seems that the Osama bomb named after the world's most hunted man is winning hands down.

According to shopkeeper Manohar Singh in Patna, the Osama bomb is in high demand. "Though it costs Rs 1,000 (a little over $20) per packet, it is selling like hot cakes," he said.

Agreed another cracker retailer Sanjit: "Whether one buys it or not, everyone wants to touch it and know about it."

Of course, it is a very powerful bomb with a great sound, he added.