Thursday’s Bihar Assembly session turned into a spectacle of sharp banter between CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav. As Kumar outlined government successes post-Governor’s address, Yadav’s interruptions prompted a stern ‘Chupchap baitho aur suno’—sit quietly and listen—drawing amused reactions from MLAs.
Elaborating on past decisions, Kumar quipped about a botched plan: ‘All set by us, executed, then it veered off. No funds to rope in six more. Mess-ups led to abandonment.’ The house enjoyed the candid exchange.
Kumar then dismantled RJD’s legacy: pre-2005 Bihar was lawless, with curfews after sunset and failing public services. NDA ushered stability, roads to villages, piped water, toilets everywhere, 125 free electricity units.
Youth get priority via Sapt Nishchay—one crore jobs ahead. Health sector leap: 12 medical colleges now, 27 rising; PHCs serve 11,600 patients monthly. Patna Medical College to become a 5,400-bed marvel.
Rs 10,000 to women for self-reliance, upgrading to Rs 2 lakh; industrial hubs in all districts. ‘Development defines Bihar now,’ he proclaimed. ‘Five years of acceleration will place us among developed states, fueling national progress with central aid.’ The episode captured Bihar’s vibrant democracy.