“If a single pothole appears on any of our roads, there will be hell to pay,” he thundered. This ultimatum comes amid rising frustration over Bihar’s notoriously bad roads. Jaiswal isn’t mincing words: quality is non-negotiable.

In a bold example, he recently disqualified JKM Infra Projects, a heavyweight contractor on the India-Nepal border road. Despite its reputation, repeated extensions for delays led to its blacklist. The decision rippled through Bihar’s construction circles, proving no one is above accountability.

Addressing a convocation gathering, Jaiswal outlined ambitious projects like the Kishanganj-Bahadurganj expansion, Taiyabpur bridge, and Baisi-Amaur-Galgalia four-laner. He pledged that Bihar’s road network will soon lead the nation.

Beyond roads, he highlighted CM Nitish Kumar’s job creation pledge of one crore positions, spearheaded by industry. Jaiswal called out lagging sectors like education and urged faster growth in Seemanchal, a government focus area.

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Minister Ashok Chaudhary joined dignitaries at the event, signaling strong backing for the infrastructure overhaul.