Tensions simmered in Patna’s legislative assembly during the budget session’s penultimate day, prompting a flurry of ministerial briefings. Government spokespersons outlined welfare initiatives while dismantling opposition narratives.
Addressing reporters, Minority Affairs Minister Jama Khan emphasized systemic upliftment for Muslims. ‘Nitish Kumar transformed meager budgets into robust development funds, especially for madrasas,’ he asserted. Encroachments on Waqf properties will be cleared decisively, restoring rightful control.
Secretary Mohammad Sohail unveiled a network of 534 block-level offices staffed by dedicated officers recruited transparently. Educational infrastructure expands with specialized schools for higher secondary students—two running, 22 building, five set to open soon. ‘Capacity for 560 pupils per school, complete with resources,’ he said. Curriculum upgrades in madrasas include core subjects like languages, math, and civics for holistic learning.
JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar hit back at Rabri Devi’s allegations on women’s safety. ‘Her baseless House claims crumbled under factual scrutiny; she’s merely parroting RJD’s Twitter trolls,’ he charged.
Khaliq Anwar defended voter list revisions as standard procedure. Turning to national politics, he criticized Rahul Gandhi’s negativity: ‘Whatever PM Modi does, Rahul finds fault—even vital events like the AI Summit. It’s detrimental to the nation.’
Dilip Jaiswal touted Bihar’s model SIR process, supervised by the Supreme Court, as a benchmark exposing lapses elsewhere, notably in TMC-ruled Bengal.
Bihar’s proactive governance shines through these reforms, countering political noise with tangible action.