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Ex-CPI Leader Pushkar Anand Joins JD(U), Lauds Nitish Kumar's Education Reforms

Former CPI leader and ex-MLC's son, Pushkar Anand, has formally joined the Janata Dal (United) in Patna. He praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's reforms in the education sector and called for youth to support the government's vision. JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha attributed the party's growing appeal to Nitish Kumar's two-decade-long work. This move follows the recent launch of a state scheme providing financial aid to women entrepreneurs to foster self-reliance.

Key Points: Pushkar Anand Joins JD(U), Praises Nitish Kumar's Leadership

  • Ex-CPI leader joins JD(U)
  • Praise for Nitish Kumar's education reforms
  • Focus on youth engagement
  • Women's entrepreneurship scheme highlighted
  • Party expansion under Nitish's leadership
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Former CPI leader Pushkar Anand joins JD(U), praises Nitish Kumar's reforms

Former CPI leader Pushkar Anand joins JD(U) in Bihar, commending CM Nitish Kumar's education reforms and women's empowerment schemes.

"The reforms the Chief Minister has implemented in the education sector are commendable. - Pushkar Anand"

Patna, February 9

Former Communist Party of India leader and ex-MLC Kedar Pandey's son, Pushkar Anand, joined the Janata Dal on Sunday in Patna, in the presence of the party's state president, Umesh Kushwaha.

Speaking to ANI, Anand praised the Chief Minister's education initiatives and emphasised the role of youth in supporting the government's vision.

"The reforms the Chief Minister has implemented in the education sector are commendable. Young people need to come forward and further the Chief Minister's vision. My endeavour will be to utilise the position he has given me to advance his efforts in the best interest of the state," Pushkar Anand said.

Umesh Kushwaha highlighted the enduring impact of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership.

"The work that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has done over the past 20 years is the reason why today everyone wants to join our party. In that same vein, Pushkar Anand has joined the party," he told ANI.

Earlier on January 29, in a significant boost to women's empowerment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday that the state government has begun providing additional financial aid of up to Rs 2 lakh to eligible women entrepreneurs under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, aimed at fostering self-reliance among one woman per household. In a post on X, CM Nitish Kumar shared a comprehensive update on the flagship scheme.

"All of you know that we have launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' to empower and make the women of the state self-reliant. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the women of the state for self-employment, so that one woman from each family can establish herself as an entrepreneur," CM said.

The launch of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will feature a statewide program across multiple administrative levels in the State district, block, cluster, and village, with over 1 crore women witnessing the programme.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana is a fantastic step! ₹2 lakh can be life-changing for a woman entrepreneur in a village. Financial independence for women strengthens the whole family and society. More power to such schemes! 👏
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Arjun K
Another dynast joins the bandwagon. Son of an ex-MLC gets a "position" immediately. What about merit? What about the common youth without political connections? This is the real problem with our system.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a shift from CPI to JD(U). It shows how political ideologies are becoming more fluid. Nitish Kumar's focus on governance over pure ideology seems to be attracting people. The women's scheme is particularly commendable.
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Vikram M
20 years is a long time. Credit where it's due, Bihar has seen improvement in law and order and some infrastructure under Nitish. But the youth need jobs, not just political speeches. Hope the new recruit focuses on that.
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Kavya N
As a young person from Bihar, I appreciate the focus on education. But the quality of government schools is still a major concern. Reforms need to reach the last mile. Will this new leader actually work on that, or is this just another photo-op?

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