Patna’s political corridors are buzzing with praise for the latest Bihar budget, hailed by JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar as a game-changer for the state’s villages. In an exclusive interview, Kumar spotlighted how Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership has revolutionized rural Bihar, from infrastructure upgrades to enhanced education and connectivity.
‘This budget is crafted with a vision for a developed Bihar,’ Kumar asserted. He detailed sweeping improvements: roads snaking through remote hamlets, schools equipped with modern facilities, and digital bridges linking villages to the world. ‘The face of our villages is changing before our eyes,’ he added, emphasizing investments that promise long-term prosperity.
Addressing strict new rules for girls’ hostels, Kumar reflected on Bihar’s educational past. ‘For decades post-independence, 24 sub-divisions lacked even a single degree college,’ he noted. Now, these initiatives empower daughters with better access, technology, and safety nets, marking a pivotal shift.
On West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s queries over Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Kumar deferred to the Election Commission. ‘It’s a constitutional body, and SIR has precedents without prior objections,’ he said, accusing some of neglecting BLO appointments while blaming the EC.
Kumar sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha remark calling Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a ‘traitor friend.’ ‘Such language violates constitutional norms and parliamentary decorum,’ he condemned, questioning the context and decrying the opposition leader’s rhetoric.
Defending remarks by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Gandhi, Kumar stressed respect for freedom fighters and the Sikh Regiment’s pride. ‘If the community feels hurt, Gandhi must introspect—or face public reckoning.’
Finally, on NSA Ajit Doval’s firm stance, Kumar affirmed India’s unyielding position. ‘We don’t beg for mercy; we build global pressure when needed.’ This budget, he concluded, cements Bihar’s path to progress amid national debates.