Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary led the birthday tributes for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, turning 75 on March 1, by commending his pivotal role in propelling the state’s development and restoring its dignity. ‘Nitish Kumar has empowered Bihar’s progress like never before,’ Choudhary enthused at a Patna event.
The highlight was a blood donation camp hosted by the minister, which mobilized numerous activists and locals in a show of solidarity and community spirit.
In conversations with the press, Choudhary championed blood donation as a civic duty. ‘Donate once every six months—it’s crucial, above all for rare blood group holders. This saves lives without any downside,’ he encouraged.
He firmly countered fears of post-donation fatigue: ‘No weakness ensues. Healthy individuals, especially the young, should step up and inspire peers to embrace this humanitarian effort.’
On the contentious SIR drive in West Bengal, Choudhary asserted, ‘Our country is for its people, born and bred here. Outsiders turning voters and nationalists must be verified.’
Countering detractors, he detailed the process: ‘SIR ensures clean voter rolls by removing fakes, duplicates, and deceased names. It’s not arbitrary—legitimate voters stay, and objections are processed. This upholds democracy.’
As felicitations pour in, Choudhary’s remarks encapsulate the optimism surrounding Nitish Kumar’s leadership, blending development accolades with calls for electoral purity.