Patna, March 11: Bihar‘s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Sanjay Sarawagi recently addressed various issues, including the gas shortage and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar‘s nomination for the Rajya Sabha, as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Speaking on Bihar’s development, Sarawagi stated that under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar‘s leadership, the state has transitioned from a journey of progress to one of prosperity. He highlighted that the budget has grown from ₹23,000 crore to ₹3,47,000 crore. He emphasized that Bihar has now secured the second position in growth rate among major states, following Tamil Nadu, after freeing itself from the ‘jungle raj’ of Lalu Yadav.
Sarawagi noted that during the prosperity journey, the Chief Minister conducted site inspections and land verifications, leading to immediate cabinet amendments and the commencement of development projects. Although the journey was temporarily halted due to the assembly session, it is set to resume soon.
Commenting on the gas shortage reports from Bengaluru, he clarified, “I do not have detailed information about the situation in Bengaluru, but there is no LPG shortage in Bihar. Despite heavy demand, the government has not only maintained a steady supply but also effectively controlled prices.”
Regarding upcoming electoral preparations, he shed light on the BJP’s operational framework, stating, “The BJP is a national party, and ‘family spirit’ is the foundation of our working style. Whenever elections occur in a state, workers from other states come to assist.” He cited examples from Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, mentioning that hundreds of workers from other states had also come to Bihar. However, he specifically noted that the political conditions in West Bengal are significantly different and more challenging compared to other states.
Targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he remarked that the disrespect shown to President Droupadi Murmu reflects arrogance and communal politics. He asserted that Banerjee should apologize, but her pride would prevent her from doing so. He concluded that the people of West Bengal would crush this arrogance in the upcoming elections.
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