Patna (Bihar) [India], April 16 : Janata Dal (United) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad on Thursday said that the new government in Bihar would carry forward the development vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing it as a "magnificent legacy and worthy succession," as Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
Speaking on the transition in the state government, he said, "Undoubtedly, this is a magnificent legacy and worthy succession."
Referring to Nitish Kumar's governance, he added, "As far as the charismatic leader of Bihar and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji is concerned, he has scripted new sagas of development in Bihar."
He further stated that Bihar had witnessed a significant transformation under Nitish Kumar's leadership. "Today, there has been an unprecedented expansion of infrastructure, empowerment of weaker sections, and the way Bihar became a land of hope," he said.
Describing the state's progress, he added, "Nitish Kumar ji has brought Bihar, a failed state with a crippled law and order situation, to a point where the state possesses all the qualifications to become a developed state today."
He also expressed confidence in continued development under the new leadership, saying, "In the next leap, we will undoubtedly find ourselves in the ranks of the prosperous states of the country."
Referring to statements by Samrat Chaudhary, he added, "Samrat Chaudhary ji, who has been working with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji for a long time, has also said that he will lead Bihar forward on the path shown by Nitish Kumar ji."
He further said, "All the programs started by Nitish Kumar ji will be given a practical shape."
Marking a historic shift in the state's political landscape, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday.
In a sweeping consolidation of power, the 57-year-old leader has retained the critical Home Ministry and assumed control over 29 departments, signalling an era of centralised leadership as he succeeds Nitish Kumar's 21-year tenure.
By retaining the Home Ministry, Choudhary keeps a firm grip on law and order, police administration, and state security. His portfolio includes Agriculture, Health, Tourism, Art and Culture and Sports and others.
To balance the coalition, JD(U) veterans Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.
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