Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed NDA workers at Jagjevan Stadium in Bhabua, Kaimur district, on September 24, outlining his government’s achievements since taking power in November 2005 and promising continued development initiatives.
CM Nitish Kumar addresses rally in Bhabua
Speaking to a large gathering of party workers, Nitish Kumar emphasized the transformation of Bihar’s law and order situation over nearly two decades. “You all know that on November 24, 2005, when our government was formed in Bihar, rule of law has been established in the state since then. From the beginning, we have been engaged in the development of Bihar,” he stated.
The Chief Minister contrasted current conditions with the pre-2005 era, describing a state plagued by fear and inadequate infrastructure. “Earlier, Bihar was in a very bad state. After evening, people were afraid to come out of their homes. There was a lot of quarreling in society. There was no facility for education and treatment. The roads were dilapidated. The power supply was also in bad shape,” he said.
Education and Healthcare Reforms
The chief minister highlighted significant improvements in education, announcing that 2.58 lakh government teachers have been recruited through the Bihar Public Service Commission, with an additional 2.62 lakh contractual teachers converted to permanent positions.
In healthcare, he noted dramatic changes in patient attendance at primary health centers, which increased from 39 patients monthly in 2005 to an average of 11,600 patients currently. The state has expanded from six medical colleges to twelve, with plans for establishing medical colleges in 20 districts.
Employment and Infrastructure Development
Further, he claimed his government has provided employment to over 4.9 million youth since 2005, including 1 million government jobs and 3.9 million employment opportunities. “We have now decided that in the next 5 years, 1 crore youth will be given jobs and employment,” he announced.
Kumar outlined ambitious infrastructure goals, including achieving connectivity from any corner of Bihar to Patna within five hours, down from the previous six-hour target set in 2016.
Emphasizing women’s empowerment, Kumar referenced the 50% reservation for women in panchayati raj institutions since 2006 and 35% reservation in police recruitment since 2013. He highlighted the growth of self-help groups under the Jeevika program, which now includes 1.4 crore women across approximately 11 lakh groups.
Recent Policy Announcements
Nitish Kumar announced several new initiatives, including construction of marriage halls in every panchayat at a cost of Rs 4,026 crore, reduction of meal prices in community kitchens from Rs 40 to Rs 20, and provision of 125 units of free electricity to all domestic consumers.
For Kaimur district specifically, Kumar mentioned ongoing projects including establishment of a medical college, construction of engineering and polytechnic institutions, and development of various infrastructure projects valued at significant investment amounts.
The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, and various local legislators and party officials from NDA constituent parties.
