From free power to makhana board, Nitish hails PM Modi's development push
Nitish Kumar
on Friday disclosed that the decision to provide 125 units of free power per house in the state was "on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi".
While sharing dais with Modi at Motihari, Nitish said, "We respect him (Modi) a lot and we have been working in a manner that is in keeping with his advice."
Modi responded to the remark by folding his hands.
The CM also thanked Modi for taking time off to visit different parts of Bihar almost every month.
Lauding Modi for his assistance in development of Bihar, Nitish said, "PM announced a significant financial package for the state in July 2024 Union Budget, focusing on roads, health, industry, tourism, and flood control. Following this, the Feb 2025 Union Budget included announcements for the establishment of a Makhana Board, an airport, and financial support for the Western Kosi Canal in Bihar."
"Recently, the central govt provided Bihar with the opportunity to host the Khelo India Youth Games, which is a matter of pride for the state. I pay my respects to the Prime Minister. He is doing excellent work. I once again extend my greetings and thanks to the PM. He visits Bihar and inaugurates and lays the foundation for various development projects," Nitish said.
Assailing his previous Congress and RJD-led govts for poor development, the CM said, "You all know how the condition in the state before 2005 was.
No work was done. On Nov 24, 2005, when the NDA govt was formed here, we started working on development. We have been working for the growth of Bihar for 20 years. Earlier, Bihar's annual budget used to be only Rs 24,000 crore. Now it has increased to more than Rs 3 lakh crore. Work is being done in the interest of the people.
I thank the Prime Minister for his special attention to Bihar."
In his address,
PM Modi
praised Nitish for his efforts towards the development of Bihar. He said Nitish govt has provided jobs to millions of youths in the state with complete transparency and has also resolved to create employment opportunities on a large scale. "Through the Jeevika Didi scheme, Nitish Kumar has paved the way for women to become self-reliant. The Nitish govt has increased the social security pension scheme from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 per month, with the money being directly deposited into the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
This decision will bring significant relief to the elderly, differently-abled individuals, and widowed sisters," the PM said.
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