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Jitan Ram Manjhi Hails Nitish Kumar as Most Capable CM Amid Bihar Polls

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has strongly endorsed Nitish Kumar as Bihar's most capable chief minister. He expressed full confidence in the NDA's victory in the upcoming assembly elections. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar criticized previous governments for using Muslim communities as vote banks without actual development work. The chief minister highlighted his government's achievements including massive budget increases for minority welfare and fencing thousands of cemeteries to prevent communal clashes.

Key Points: Manjhi Backs Nitish Kumar as NDA Confident of Bihar Victory

  • Manjhi praises Nitish Kumar as Bihar's most capable chief minister currently
  • Expresses strong confidence in NDA forming government on November 14
  • Criticizes previous RJD government's rule before 2005
  • Nitish Kumar highlights minority welfare budget increased 306 times
  • Over 8,000 cemeteries fenced to prevent communal incidents
  • Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11 phases
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Jitan Ram Manjhi hails Nitish Kumar, confident of NDA victory ahead of Bihar Polls

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi calls Nitish Kumar Bihar's most capable chief minister, expresses confidence in NDA's assembly election victory while criticizing previous RJD rule.

"At present, there is no chief minister more capable than Nitish Kumar - Jitan Ram Manjhi"

Patna, October 26

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him the most capable CM at present, and expressed confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) victory in the approaching Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.

"The people of Bihar know very well what his (Tejashwi Yadav's) parents (Rabri Devi-Lalu Prasad Yadav) did during their rule before 2005...Therefore, the people of Bihar have made up their minds. On November 14, the NDA government will be formed...At present, there is no chief minister more capable than Nitish Kumar..." he said.

Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday accused previous governments of not doing any work for the Muslim community in the state, using them as a vote bank.

He said the initiatives his government has taken since coming to power include a massive increase in the Minority Welfare Department's budget.

In a post on X, Nitish Kumar wrote, "Before the year 2005, there was no work for the people of the Muslim community in the state. Prior to that, those who were in power in Bihar used the Muslim community only as a vote bank. Communal clashes used to occur frequently in different parts of the state. Since November 24, 2005, when our government was formed, continuous efforts have been made for the Muslim community. As you all know, in the year 2025-26, the budget of the Minority Welfare Department was increased by 306 times, to 1080.47 crore rupees. To prevent communal incidents in the state, the fencing of sensitive cemeteries began in 2006. So far, more than 8,000 cemeteries have been fenced. In consultation with the Muslim community, 1,273 additional cemeteries have been identified for fencing, of which 746 have been completed, and the work on the remaining ones will be finished soon."

The voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, while the results will be declared on November 14.

The main contest is between the Nitish Kumar-led NDA and the RJD-led opposition alliance Mahagathbandhan.

NDA includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM).

Mahagathbandhan, led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), includes Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the development work, I wish politicians would focus more on actual governance rather than just criticizing opponents. The budget increase for minority welfare is a positive step though.
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Arjun K
Manjhi is absolutely right! Nitish Kumar has transformed Bihar. The fencing of cemeteries and increased budget for minorities shows inclusive development. Bihar needs stability, not frequent government changes.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Bihar for 5 years, I can see the visible improvements in infrastructure. However, more focus is needed on education and healthcare facilities across the state.
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Vikram M
The 306 times budget increase for minority welfare is impressive! This shows genuine commitment to development of all communities. Hope this continues after elections too. 🙏
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Kavya N
Let's see what happens on November 14th! Both alliances are making big claims. As a Bihari, I just want whichever government works for the people's welfare, not just political gains.

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