Nitish outlines five-year vision for Bihar during last leg of Samriddhi Yatra

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) addressed his first public meeting since filing nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election, outlining his vision for the State’s development over the next five years during the third and final phase of his Samriddhi Yatra in the Seemanchal region.

Mr. Kumar reviewed various projects and directed officials to expedite their completion in the Supaul and Madhepura districts. In Madhepura, the Chief Minister inaugurated 158 projects worth ₹216 crore and laid the foundation stone for 137 projects worth ₹86 crore.

While Mr. Kumar remained silent on developments related to his Rajya Sabha candidature and his decision to leave the Chief Minister’s post, he said his government had been continuously engaged in development work.

In Supaul, Mr. Kumar said the rule of law had prevailed in the State ever since the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formed the government in November 2005.

“The education system was in a bad state, and very few children studied. There were no adequate medical facilities. There were very few roads, and the ones existing were in poor condition. Electricity was available only in limited areas. We have been continuously engaged in the development of Bihar for the last 20 years. Now, there is no atmosphere of fear or intimidation in the State,” he said.

Talking about the education sector, Mr. Kumar said, “So far, 10 lakh youth have been given government jobs and 40 lakh have been employed. Combined, 50 lakh youth have been provided jobs and employment. The target is to provide one crore jobs and employment to the youth in the next five years.”

He asserted that the pace of development would now be further accelerated as the Central government was also providing full support. “Work has progressed significantly in recent years, and further work over the next five years will significantly advance Bihar. The Central government is also providing full support. Bihar will further develop and become one of the top States in the country, making a significant contribution to the nation’s progress,” Mr. Kumar said.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who was also present at the meetings, said Mr. Kumar would continue to accelerate Bihar’s development through his guidance even after shifting to Delhi.

“The NDA government will continue to move forward under the leadership and guidance of Mr. Kumar,” Mr. Choudhary said.

State Minister and senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), Vijay Kumar Choudhary, said that though the Chief Minister was going to the Rajya Sabha, he would never be far from the people of Bihar.

“You [read Mr. Kumar] have always been concerned about the people of Bihar, and we have become used to working with you. Nitish ji has promised me that he will always look after Bihar even from Delhi,” Mr. Choudhary said.