Amit Shah's 3-Day Bihar Visit Focuses on Border Security & Development

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has begun a three-day visit to Bihar, focusing on the security and development of the Seemanchal region bordering Nepal and Bangladesh. The visit includes reviewing border security arrangements and holding high-level meetings with officials to address issues like reported drug trafficking from Nepal. Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary commented that state resources are for local Muslims, not those from other countries. The tour will also assess development projects, including an agriculture college and airport, before concluding on February 27.

Key Points: Amit Shah Begins 3-Day Bihar Visit to Review Border Security

  • Review India-Nepal border security
  • Assess drug trafficking threats
  • Evaluate development initiatives
  • Chair high-level meetings in Seemanchal
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HM Shah begins three-day Bihar visit to review border security in Seemanchal; NDA leaders welcome move

Home Minister Amit Shah starts a three-day Bihar tour to assess security on Nepal, Bangladesh borders and review development in Seemanchal region.

"Our resources are for our Muslims, not for Muslims of other countries. - Ashok Chaudhary"

New Delhi, Feb 25

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin a three-day visit to Bihar on Wednesday, focussing on border security, administrative preparedness and ongoing development initiatives in the state's Seemanchal region, which shares proximity with Nepal and Bangladesh.

Reacting to the visit, Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary said, "He (Amit Shah) is coming to review our border areas with Nepal and Bangladesh because reports are coming that drug peddlers have become active from Nepal. Our resources are for our Muslims, not for Muslims of other countries."

During his visit, HM Shah is scheduled to review security arrangements in border districts and hold high-level meetings with officials regarding issues along the India-Nepal border.

He is set to reach Purnia around 4:00 P.M. before proceeding to Kishanganj, where he will chair a review meeting at the Collectorate.

JD(U) spokesperson, Neeraj Kumar emphasised the developmental aspect of the visit, stating, "Amit Shah is the country's Home Minister. The Seemanchal region includes the agriculture college named after A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the airport of Purnia, the development of Waqf properties, as well as other bordering areas."

LJP MLA, Raju Tiwari welcomed the visit, saying, "The Home Minister regularly visits the Seemanchal region, and his visits are always welcome. Especially in Seemanchal, it shows the responsibility the government has towards the people. His arrival, along with the Prime Minister's, is a good sign."

RLM MLA, Madhav Anand added, "Home Minister Amit Shah remains consistently concerned about the people of Bihar. All the central government schemes being implemented in Bihar are regularly reviewed personally by him and by the Prime Minister. His current visit is part of this engagement - a three-day tour."

On February 26, HM Shah will visit Araria and participate in a programme at the Letti border outpost, followed by further security assessments and a review of development initiatives under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The tour will conclude on February 27 after additional meetings in Purnia before his return to New Delhi.

Extensive security arrangements have been put in place ahead of the visit.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see the focus on development too, like the airport and agriculture college. Border areas need infrastructure and opportunities to thrive, not just security fences.
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Rohit P
The comment from the Bihar Minister about "our Muslims" vs "other countries' Muslims" was unnecessary and divisive. The issue is illegal activities and security, not religion. Let's keep the discourse issue-based.
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Sarah B
Three days is a substantial visit. Shows serious intent. Hope they listen to local officials and residents on the ground, not just have closed-door meetings in Delhi.
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Vikram M
Drug peddling from Nepal is a serious concern affecting our youth. Tightening that border is crucial. Hope the Vibrant Villages Programme brings real change to people's lives there.
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Karthik V
Regular engagement by central ministers with border states is important. But the proof will be in the pudding – will we see faster clearance for border roads and more patrol boats after this?

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