Overview
- Making his first trip home since taking charge, he drew a large airport reception before a BJP felicitation at Patna’s Bapu Auditorium.
- He later attended the Bihar Assembly for the first time as party chief, telling members the state is now treated with respect since the NDA took power under Nitish Kumar.
- Opposition members had walked out earlier over complaints about crimes against women, as NDA leaders received him at the House entrance.
- In speeches, he praised workers’ sacrifices during the 'jungle raj' years and contrasted the BJP’s 'Nation First' ethos with what he called Opposition self‑interest.
- The Bankipur MLA, elected BJP president on January 20 after serving as working president since December 14, met state leaders and joined a state core committee meeting during the visit.