Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Meets PM Modi and Home Minister Shah for Strategic Discussions

Significant Meetings in Delhi

On Monday, Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of the Janata Dal United (JDU), held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. This visit to Delhi marks his first since taking the oath of office for the tenth time as Chief Minister just a month ago. Accompanying him were Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan, also known as Lalan Singh.

Focus on Bihar's Development

While Kumar referred to these meetings as courtesy calls, senior leaders from JDU emphasized the necessity for a coordinated approach between the central and state governments to fulfill the roadmap for Bihar's development and electoral promises. Topics likely discussed included the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, where all five seats from Bihar are expected to go to the NDA, as well as the Legislative Council elections and potential cabinet expansion.

Importance of Coordination

A senior JDU leader remarked that even courtesy meetings often touch upon critical issues related to the state. Following a significant electoral mandate, the Bihar government has begun working in this direction, but continued support from the central government remains essential. The Prime Minister's commitment to advancing Bihar's development through industrialization and investment adds further significance to these discussions.

Addressing Unemployment and Migration

The JDU leader noted that both Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recognize the need for collaboration between the state and central governments. They highlighted that substantial financial backing from the central government is crucial to accelerate the next phase of development in this resource-challenged state, particularly to tackle the dual issues of unemployment and migration through industrialization.