Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s March 7 sortie into Bakhtiarpur revealed a leader laser-focused on delivery. Inspecting a slew of projects, he cracked the whip on timelines, aiming to unlock connectivity and amenities for millions.
First stop: the ROB at Bakhtiarpur Engineering College, a two-lane connector between the bustling NH-30 and SH-106. Nearing completion this month, it will bridge old and new paths, easing daily travails for Patna-Bakhtiarpur travelers and providing direct access to educational hubs. Kumar’s directive? No delays.
Nostalgia hit at Ganesh Higher Secondary School’s new five-storey marvel with 45 classrooms. The CM reminisced about his schooldays in the predecessor building, urging builders to hasten so young minds reap benefits pronto. He extended the same urgency to the Dumar Singh statue park nearby.
Dominating the agenda was the game-changing four-lane Ganga bridge from Bakhtiarpur’s Karjan to Tajpur, Samastipur—a 51.26 km lifeline with 5.51 km over the river. Officials, led by Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal, projected December wrap-up, but Kumar demanded acceleration. This vital link will unburden iconic bridges, forge North-South ties, and streamline routes to vital sites, serving as a boon for traffic from multiple districts.
Warm receptions from locals underscored the visit’s impact. Dignitaries like former MLA Gyanu, top bureaucrats, DM Dr. S.M. Thyagarajan, and SP Sharma were in tow. As dust settles on these sites, Bakhtiarpur eyes a brighter, better-connected future.