Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held his final first-phase election rally in Supaul, where he made a notable gesture towards Energy Minister Bijendra Yadav. During the event, Nitish personally walked to Yadav's seat to garland him, then held his hand and led him to the microphone, urging voters to support him. While garlanding other candidates, Yadav remained seated, prompting the Chief Minister's special attention. In his speech, Nitish compared Bihar before and after 2005, highlighting improvements in law and order, infrastructure, and public services. He criticized previous governments for communal tensions and lack of development. The Chief Minister discussed initiatives for women empowerment, employment generation, and free electricity schemes including solar panels. He promised creating 1 crore employment opportunities in the next five years. The rally showcased Nitish's campaign strategy ahead of Bihar elections.
Special Gesture and Development Promises in Supaul Rally
At the Supaul rally, Nitish Kumar announced free solar panel installation for residents, emphasizing no cost involvement. When JDU candidate Bijendra Yadav remained seated while others were garlanded, the Chief Minister walked to his seat, personally garlanded him, and escorted him to the microphone by holding his hand. Nitish compared Bihar's transformation since 2005, stating that earlier people feared stepping out after evening due to poor law and order. He credited his government for establishing peace, enclosing 60-year-old Hindu temples in 2016 and cemeteries in 2006 to prevent disputes. He highlighted giving 10 lakh jobs as promised in 2020, with employment reaching 40-50 lakh people, and set a new target of 1 crore youth employment in five years.
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