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Bihar Governor Touts Development Since 2005 as Budget Session Opens

The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly commenced with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan highlighting the state's development since 2005 under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He pointed to significant improvements in policing, infrastructure, and the expansion of higher education institutions across all districts. The session's opening saw strong political engagement, with Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav attending in a wheelchair post-surgery. Following the Governor's address, which was briefly interrupted by an opposition MLA, the state government is set to table the Economic Survey.

Key Points: Bihar Budget Session Begins, Governor Highlights Development

  • Governor cites improved law & order
  • Medical, engineering colleges in all districts
  • Focus on women's empowerment & reservations
  • Opposition MLA interrupts over NEET justice
  • Economic Survey to be tabled
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Governor highlights Bihar's development since 2005 as Budget session begins

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan outlines Bihar's progress in law & order, education, and infrastructure since 2005 as the state's budget session commences.

"travel to Patna from any part of Bihar had become considerably easier - Governor Arif Mohammad Khan"

Patna, Feb 2

The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday amid heightened political activity at the Assembly premises.

Ahead of the opening of the session, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and Legislative Council Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh and presented bouquets to both.

The Chief Minister later welcomed Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on his arrival at the Assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha accompanied him.

MLAs and ministers of the Nitish Kumar Cabinet were present at the Assembly, with members from both the ruling coalition and the opposition actively participating on the first day of the session.

Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav arrived in a wheelchair despite having undergone surgery on his toe. His picture in a wheelchair is viral on social media.

Addressing the House, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan highlighted the development achieved in Bihar in key sectors such as education, health, policing and infrastructure since Nitish Kumar assumed office in November 2005.

He said the law and order situation in the state had improved significantly, pointing out that the number of police stations had increased from 814 to 1,380. The Governor also termed the establishment of medical and engineering colleges in all districts as a major milestone in expanding access to higher education.

On women's empowerment, he said that reservations in government jobs and other initiatives had delivered tangible benefits to women across the state. The Governor further underlined improvements in road and transport connectivity, stating that travel to Patna from any part of Bihar had become considerably easier.

During the Governor's address, an opposition MLA interrupted by asking, "When will the NEET student get justice?" The Governor paused briefly before resuming his speech.

Following the address, the state government is scheduled to table the Economic Survey, which will outline Bihar's economic performance and set the stage for the presentation of the state budget.

The opening day of the Budget Session saw strong political engagement, with both the ruling and opposition benches present as legislative proceedings got underway.

- IANS

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Priya S
Development in infrastructure and education is visible, I agree. But what about job creation for our youth? So many engineering graduates are still leaving the state. The budget needs to address this core issue. The NEET protestor's interruption was a stark reminder of the anxieties students face.
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Rohit P
Tejashwi Yadav coming in a wheelchair shows his dedication 👍. The opposition's role is crucial. While development is good, we must also ask about the quality of these new colleges and roads. Are they being maintained? The Economic Survey will tell the real story behind the numbers.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Patna for work from a district, I can confirm the road connectivity has improved massively. What used to be a 10-hour journey is now 6-7 hours. That's tangible development that impacts daily life. Hope the budget allocates more for last-mile connectivity in villages.
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Vikram M
The Governor's speech is one side of the coin. Yes, numbers have increased, but per capita income is still among the lowest. Migration for labour hasn't stopped. The session should focus on sustainable economic growth, not just political point-scoring. The interruption about NEET justice was valid.
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Kavya N
Women's reservation in jobs is a great step, but is it being implemented effectively at the ground level? Are women feeling safer with more police stations? These are the real questions. The budget should have specific allocations for skill development and safety initiatives for women in rural areas.

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