Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday proved his majority in the State Assembly, securing the vote of confidence by voice vote
By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday proved his majority in the State Assembly, securing the vote of confidence by voice vote. The NDA government enjoys the support of 201 legislators. Addressing the House, the Chief Minister asserted that his administration would carry forward the work initiated by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and assured the people of Bihar that there would be no compromise on crime, corruption and communalism.
Speaking on the confidence motion, Choudhary emphasised that his government would maintain a firm stance against what he termed the “three Cs” — crime, corruption and communalism — under all circumstances.
He further stated that no one could remove Kumar either from the post of Chief Minister, from politics, or from the hearts of the people. “I was second in command in the government, but I did not know what decision the party would take. It was the party’s endorsement and Kumar’s strong will that led to me becoming Chief Minister,” he said.
Choudhary expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar, BJP national leadership, and senior NDA figures for placing their trust in him. “The Chief Minister’s chair is not anyone’s inheritance. I have attained this position with the support of 140 million people,” he remarked, also referring to Lalu Prasad Yadav in his address.
Highlighting his political journey, Choudhary said he had been appointed BJP state president, served twice as Deputy Chief Minister, and had now been entrusted with the top post. He reiterated that there was no confusion within the party and dismissed speculation of internal discord, also responding to concerns regarding his affidavit.
Taking a swipe at opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, he said media reports might create an impression of confusion, but the party remained united.
On the controversy surrounding his age, the Chief Minister remarked that had he been a minor, the police would have sent him to a juvenile home rather than jail.
Speaking on women’s reservation, Choudhary said that 29 women had been elected currently, and if reservation were implemented, the number could rise to 122. He stressed the need to ensure dignity and safety for women, adding that the police would track down offenders “even from the depths of the earth” if crimes against women occurred.
Addressing land and revenue issues, he said steps had been taken by leaders including Dilip Jaiswal, Vijay Sinha and Sanjay Saraogi to resolve land disputes, and assured close monitoring at police station, circle and block levels.
The Chief Minister also announced enhanced compensation in accident cases, stating that victims would receive ₹4 lakh from insurance companies and an additional ₹4 lakh from the government.
In a major push for infrastructure and education, Choudhary declared that a degree college would be established in every block. Plans are also underway to develop 11 townships with historical and cultural significance. Additionally, he announced that every district would have an airport, and in places where this is not feasible, helipads would be constructed.
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