Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a video message to voters on Saturday, emphasizing his administration’s achievements since first taking office in 2005 and requesting continued support for the NDA in upcoming assembly elections.
Transformation Narrative of Nitish Kumar
In the three-minute address, the JD(U) leader contrasted Bihar’s current status with conditions when he initially assumed power nearly two decades ago.
“My dear brothers and sisters of Bihar, you have given me the opportunity to serve you since 2005. I want to tell you that the situation in which we got Bihar, at that time, being a Bihari was a matter of insult. Since then, we have served you day and night with honesty and hard work,” Nitish Kumar stated.
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Development Claims
Nitish Kumar highlighted improvements across multiple sectors under his governance, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, water supply, agriculture, and youth employment opportunities.
Particularly emphasizing women’s empowerment, he stated: “The previous government did not do any work for women. We have now made women so strong that they are no longer dependent on anyone and can do all the work for their families and children.”
Inclusive Governance Assertion
The Chief Minister emphasized his administration’s inclusive approach across social and religious demographics.
“Whether you are a Hindu, a Muslim, an upper caste, a backward, a Dalit, or a Mahadalit, we have worked for everyone. I have not done anything for my family,” Kumar declared, distancing himself from allegations of dynastic politics.
Nitish Kumar, who took oath as Chief Minister for a record ninth time after forming a renewed partnership with the BJP in 2024, positioned Bihar’s transformation as a matter of restored dignity.
“Now, being a Bihari is not a matter of insult but a matter of respect,” he asserted.
Electoral Appeal
Concluding his message, Kumar made a direct appeal for votes: “Give us one more chance. After this, more work will be done, which will develop Bihar so much that it will be included in the top states.”
The JD(U) currently partners with the BJP-led NDA alliance in Bihar’s ruling coalition.
Election Schedule
The 243-member Bihar Assembly will conduct polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
