Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Monday, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s official residence in New Delhi’s 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The meeting lasted for around 30 minutes.
Senior Leaders Present
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary were also present during the meeting.
Following the interaction, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared photos of the meeting on its official social media platform X.
Samrat Choudhary Calls It Courtesy Meeting
After the meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary posted on his official X account, saying, “Following the NDA’s resounding mandate in Bihar, Bihar’s popular Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a courtesy meeting with the world’s most popular leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi today. Under the guidance and leadership of PM Modi, the country and Bihar are continuously progressing. During this meeting, we received valuable guidance on the goals of a developed Bihar.”
Politically Significant Interaction
Sources said the meeting was politically significant, with discussions covering not only Bihar’s development agenda but also the current political situation in the country.
Focus On Development And Coordination
According to sources, deliberations included ongoing development projects in Bihar, coordination between the Centre and the state government, and upcoming political developments.
Support For New And Proposed Schemes
Cooperation from the Union government regarding the recently launched and proposed schemes in Bihar is also expected.
Key Sectors Discussed
Discussions were focused on key sectors such as education, healthcare, rural development, and employment generation. It is believed that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presented his vision for transforming Bihar into a “developed state” during the meeting.
Context Of National Emphasis On Governance
The meeting comes at a time when development and good governance are being strongly emphasised nationwide. For a large and crucial state like Bihar, the role of the Central government is considered vital, and this interaction is expected to pave the way for new development projects and initiatives.
First Central Leadership Interaction After Election Win
Following the NDA’s decisive victory in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, this visit is being seen as politically significant, marking Nitish Kumar’s first interaction with the Central leadership after assuming charge as the Chief Minister.
