Nitish begins poll campaign, says opposition did nothing

Campaigning for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday addressed a massive public rally in Minapur, Muzaffarpur, where he showcased the state government's achievements and sharply attacked the opposition.

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Highlighting his administration’s record, Kumar said that since his government came to power, the rule of law has been firmly established in Bihar.

“Earlier, people were afraid to leave their homes after sunset. Today, peace and harmony prevail across the state,” he said.

The Chief Minister recalled the frequent communal tensions and incidents of theft in temples during earlier regimes, saying, “There used to be disturbances between Hindus and Muslims, and thefts in temples were common. Now, such incidents don’t happen anymore.”

Focusing on development and employment, Nitish Kumar claimed that his government has created over 40 lakh jobs so far and set a target of I crore new jobs in the next five years.

“We have made historic progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment. Roads now reach every village, facilities in hospitals are enhanced, and opportunities for youth have expanded,” he said.

He accused opposition parties of failing the people during their tenure.