CM condemns Pahalgam attack, says whole nation with PM in fight against terrorism

Time of India

24-04-2025

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Patna: CM
Nitish Kumar
condemned the audacious terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying the whole country was united in grief and standing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his fight against
terrorism
.
Addressing the National Panchayati Raj Day function at Lohana Uttar panchayat under Jhanjharpur block in Madhubani district, Nitish praised the support to Bihar by
PM Modi
, who was present on the dais. "The NDA govt in the state has done a lot and will continue doing so with the help of the Modi govt at the Centre," he said, reminding people that the assembly election was scheduled later this year and affirmed that the state will progress more in the days to come.
In an oblique reference to RJD chief Lalu Prasad without naming him, Nitish attacked the previous govts before 2005 for doing nothing and recounted the development works done under his leadership during the last 20 years. "We introduced 50% reservation for women in panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies. During my recent Pragati Yatra in all 38 districts, the state govt launched over 400 schemes worth Rs 50,000 crore," Nitish said.
"Earlier, the condition of panchayats was very bad. When the NDA govt was formed, we amended the law of panchayati raj and municipal bodies. We have worked in every sector like water, electricity and roads," he said, adding it was a matter of pride that PM Modi inaugurated new rail lines and flagged off three new trains, besides laying foundation stones for several key infrastructure, including LPG bottling plant and electrification projects in the state. "The PM also handed over the allotment letters to 12 lakh and first instalments to 10 lakh beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana," he said.
The CM also mentioned the Centre's financial support to Bihar, especially in its last two budgets, for projects and schemes like greenfield airports, Kosi flood control, makhana cultivation, expansion of IIT-Patna, food processing and sports.
He even requested PM Modi to inaugurate the 'Khelo India Youth Games', which Bihar is hosting from May 4 to 15.
PM Modi also appreciated Nitish for empowering panchayats through quota for women and social participation. "This is true social justice," Modi said.
Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said PM Modi would give a befitting reply to the terrorists when time comes. "The country has full faith in the power and leadership of the PM," he said.
Lalan added the panchayati raj system in the country had become more powerful in the last 10 years under the Modi govt.
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar condemned the audacious terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying the whole country was united in grief and standing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his fight against terrorism.
Addressing the National Panchayati Raj Day function at Lohana Uttar panchayat under Jhanjharpur block in Madhubani district, Nitish praised the support to Bihar by PM Modi, who was present on the dais. "The NDA govt in the state has done a lot and will continue doing so with the help of the Modi govt at the Centre," he said, reminding people that the assembly election was scheduled later this year and affirmed that the state will progress more in the days to come.
In an oblique reference to RJD chief Lalu Prasad without naming him, Nitish attacked the previous govts before 2005 for doing nothing and recounted the development works done under his leadership during the last 20 years. "We introduced 50% reservation for women in panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies. During my recent Pragati Yatra in all 38 districts, the state govt launched over 400 schemes worth Rs 50,000 crore," Nitish said.
"Earlier, the condition of panchayats was very bad. When the NDA govt was formed, we amended the law of panchayati raj and municipal bodies. We have worked in every sector like water, electricity and roads," he said, adding it was a matter of pride that PM Modi inaugurated new rail lines and flagged off three new trains, besides laying foundation stones for several key infrastructure, including LPG bottling plant and electrification projects in the state. "The PM also handed over the allotment letters to 12 lakh and first instalments to 10 lakh beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana," he said.
The CM also mentioned the Centre's financial support to Bihar, especially in its last two budgets, for projects and schemes like greenfield airports, Kosi flood control, makhana cultivation, expansion of IIT-Patna, food processing and sports.
He even requested PM Modi to inaugurate the 'Khelo India Youth Games', which Bihar is hosting from May 4 to 15.
PM Modi also appreciated Nitish for empowering panchayats through quota for women and social participation. "This is true social justice," Modi said.
Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said PM Modi would give a befitting reply to the terrorists when time comes. "The country has full faith in the power and leadership of the PM," he said.
Lalan added the panchayati raj system in the country had become more powerful in the last 10 years under the Modi govt.