CM Nitish Promises No Repeat of Past Mistakes Leaving NDA
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Synopsis
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar acknowledged past errors of leaving the NDA, assuring that it will not occur again. He emphasized the state's benefits from cooperative initiatives during Amit Shah's leadership, while criticizing previous administrations for their failures.
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar admits to past mistakes of leaving NDA.
- Assures that it won't happen again.
- Highlights benefits from cooperative sector initiatives.
- Critiques former CMs for hindering state progress.
- Stresses success of Jeevika scheme in empowering women.
Patna, March 30 (NationPress) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday openly acknowledged his prior "mistakes" of departing from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on two occasions, while reassuring that this will not happen again.
During a Cooperative department function at Bapu Auditorium, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Nitish recognized his previous political inconsistencies but stated, "I made a mistake twice, but this will not happen again."
CM Nitish attributed significant advantages to the cooperative sector in Bihar, especially under Amit Shah's leadership as Union Cooperation Minister.
He mentioned, "Bihar has gained from several schemes initiated during Amit Shah's term, aiding people across the nation."
CM Nitish criticized former CMs Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, accusing them of hindering the state's development prior to 2005.
He asserted that under their administration, people hesitated to step out of their homes after dark, contrasting it with the current situation under his rule.
CM Nitish praised the Jeevika scheme as a notable success of his administration, claiming its effectiveness inspired the Congress-led UPA government to roll out the Ajeevika scheme across the country.
"Bihar's model of women empowerment through self-help groups has now received national acclaim," he remarked.
Notably, Union Minister Shah was the chief guest at the event in Patna, where he launched multi-crore development projects in the state.
The Union Minister also declared that the NDA will participate in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections under Nitish Kumar's guidance.
He called upon voters to re-elect the NDA with a substantial majority, vowing further development and stability in Bihar.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, along with many other NDA leaders were present.
