Overview
- During the Assembly debate on the Governor’s address, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked MLAs to raise their hands to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a gesture the Opposition refused.
- The government reaffirmed its plan to create 10 million jobs in five years, citing 5 million jobs and opportunities already generated since earlier initiatives began.
- Under the Chief Minister Mahila Rojgar Yojana, ₹10,000 has been transferred to about 15.6 million women, with potential follow-on assistance of up to ₹2 lakh for those running successful enterprises through Jeevika self-help groups.
- Officials credited recent Union budget measures for Bihar projects, including a proposed Makhana Board, airport funding and the West Kosi canal, along with PM-led project launches and the Khelo India Youth Games.
- Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary rejected talk of a ‘bulldozer raj’ and said anti-encroachment actions follow court orders, while vowing continued crackdowns on sand, land and liquor mafias.