SaralnamaBefore 2005, being called a Bihari was considered an insult, says Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in a recent social media post. He highlighted the state's grim situation prior to 2005, when crime and corruption were at their peak. Kumar described a time when people feared leaving their homes after 6 PM, kidnapping was rampant, and businesses were shutting down. He claimed that after his government came to power in 2005, they prioritized law and order, adopting a zero-tolerance policy against crime and corruption. Kumar asserted that Bihar now has good governance, and being called a Bihari is a matter of pride, not shame. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 20:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Before 2005, being called a Bihari was considered an insult, says Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in a recent social media post
- He highlighted the state's grim situation prior to 2005, when crime and corruption were at their peak
- Kumar described a time when people feared leaving their homes after 6 PM, kidnapping was rampant, and businesses were shutting down