The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar will continue to function under the guidance of Nitish Kumar, who is set to relinquish the chief minister’s post after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Friday.
Choudhary, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, made the remarks in Saharsa district while accompanying Kumar during the Samridhi Yatra.
Praising Kumar, the state’s longest-serving chief minister, Choudhary said the state owed much of its development to his leadership since he assumed office in the years following the creation of Jharkhand.
“Bihar owes a lot to Nitish Kumar, who took charge shortly after the creation of Jharkhand, which had deprived the state of more than 80 per cent of its revenue,” Choudhary said.
He noted that the state’s financial position has significantly improved since Kumar first became chief minister.
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“The state’s budget was only a few thousand crores when Kumar first assumed office. It is a testament to his financial management that the latest budget exceeded Rs 3 lakh crore,” Choudhary said.
Highlighting improvements in infrastructure and public services, the deputy chief minister said the standard of living in the state has improved considerably over the years.
“The standard of living has improved substantially. Earlier, the state had only about 17 lakh power consumers. Today, the number has crossed 2.17 crore,” he added.
Choudhary, whose name is also being mentioned as a possible contender for the chief minister’s post if the BJP leads the next government, said the NDA remained indebted to Kumar’s legacy.
“Bihar has progressed significantly under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, and the new NDA government will continue to work under his guidance,” he said.
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