Being called a Bihari no more an insult: CM

Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday outlined his achievements of pulling out Bihar from the moribund state of underdevelopment in his stint in power for the last 20 years by ushering development in all sectors and reinforcing that the progress witnessed in the state under his tenure has given a halo to Biharis, who were previously looked upon with indignation.

- Anirban Guha Roy

The CM said this in a first video message during the poll campaign as inclement weather forced cancellation of some physical political rallies. He exhorted people to ensure the victory of the ruling NDA so that the development march continues to move ahead unhindered.

“Today, being called a Bihari is no more an insult but a matter of pride. Our NDA government has worked for all sections of people and for everyone tran-

When we took over the reins of the state, it was an insult to be called a ‘Bihari’... Today, it is a matter of pride.