Nitish Kumar / Chief Minister of Bihar
As Bihar gears up for the upcoming assembly election, there is an often asked question on why this election is so important. In a couple of months' time, around one tenth of India's population, whose development is essential if India has to develop as a nation, goes for election. In the last ten years, the state has witnessed unprecedented growth and prosperity. After decades, the conversation about Bihar has acquired a positive tone and tenor. A stable foundation has been laid on which a brighter and prosperous future of Bihar awaits to be built. I believe that not only are people conscious about the importance of these elections in ensuring the unabated development in the state, but there is a resolve to make sure this journey continues. Beyond the issues and priorities of Bihar, in my view, these elections will also influence the political discourse and direction of politics in the country.
First, let's talk about Bihar's perspective. Driven by the mantra of 'Development with Justice', the state has focused on ensuring governance, rule of law and effective delivery of basic services. Bihar has outperformed the country on most socio-economic indicators. At 17.99%, decadal GSDP (gross state domestic product) growth rate (at current prices) has been at an all time high. Per capita income has grown at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 16.33%, more than twice the national average. Agricultural GSDP growth has increased by 5.1%, industrial production by 13.3% and tertiary sector by 9.8%. The electricity situation has seen massive improvement. There has been a four-fold increase in power supply (from 700 MW to 3012MW). Per capita power consumption has trebled (70 units to 203 units). About 36,504 (including partially electrified) villages have been electrified. Road network in Bihar has doubled over the past decade; more than 66,500 kilometres of roads and thousands of constructed bridges have connected the length and breadth of Bihar. Going forward, while we have challenges, the results give us the confidence to work harder and accomplish better results for the people of Bihar.
Statistics and data, though important, cannot be the only criteria of a job well done. When I see empowered young girls and future of Bihar riding on bicycles, clad in school uniforms, adding wings to their dreams, I consider it as a job well done. When thousand more people visit state-run hospitals in their hours of pain and misery and come out satisfied with a feeling of being helped, I consider it a job well done. When I see people roaming the streets of Bihar, without a shred of fear for safety and the confidence that in their state, the rule of law prevails, I consider it a job well done. A job well done is when people of Bihar take pride in being called a Bihari. more
As Bihar gears up for the upcoming assembly election, there is an often asked question on why this election is so important. In a couple of months' time, around one tenth of India's population, whose development is essential if India has to develop as a nation, goes for election. In the last ten years, the state has witnessed unprecedented growth and prosperity. After decades, the conversation about Bihar has acquired a positive tone and tenor. A stable foundation has been laid on which a brighter and prosperous future of Bihar awaits to be built. I believe that not only are people conscious about the importance of these elections in ensuring the unabated development in the state, but there is a resolve to make sure this journey continues. Beyond the issues and priorities of Bihar, in my view, these elections will also influence the political discourse and direction of politics in the country.
First, let's talk about Bihar's perspective. Driven by the mantra of 'Development with Justice', the state has focused on ensuring governance, rule of law and effective delivery of basic services. Bihar has outperformed the country on most socio-economic indicators. At 17.99%, decadal GSDP (gross state domestic product) growth rate (at current prices) has been at an all time high. Per capita income has grown at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 16.33%, more than twice the national average. Agricultural GSDP growth has increased by 5.1%, industrial production by 13.3% and tertiary sector by 9.8%. The electricity situation has seen massive improvement. There has been a four-fold increase in power supply (from 700 MW to 3012MW). Per capita power consumption has trebled (70 units to 203 units). About 36,504 (including partially electrified) villages have been electrified. Road network in Bihar has doubled over the past decade; more than 66,500 kilometres of roads and thousands of constructed bridges have connected the length and breadth of Bihar. Going forward, while we have challenges, the results give us the confidence to work harder and accomplish better results for the people of Bihar.
Statistics and data, though important, cannot be the only criteria of a job well done. When I see empowered young girls and future of Bihar riding on bicycles, clad in school uniforms, adding wings to their dreams, I consider it as a job well done. When thousand more people visit state-run hospitals in their hours of pain and misery and come out satisfied with a feeling of being helped, I consider it a job well done. When I see people roaming the streets of Bihar, without a shred of fear for safety and the confidence that in their state, the rule of law prevails, I consider it a job well done. A job well done is when people of Bihar take pride in being called a Bihari. more
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