Bihar Cheers Caste Census Announcement: Nitish Lauds PM Modi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating a caste census, urging state residents to follow suit. This announcement came during a significant event in Siwan district, where Modi inaugurated 28 developmental projects totaling over Rs 5,900 crore.

Nitish Kumar emphasized the significance of this decision, highlighting its longstanding importance to his governance efforts. The crowd's enthusiastic response underscored the political significance, with public support for the JD(U)-BJP combine ahead of the upcoming assembly polls against the opposition led by the RJD, Congress, and the Left.

Kumar's speech took aim at opposition parties without directly naming them, questioning their governance history, and praising the current administration's law and order improvements. He also expressed optimism about Bihar's future, crediting Modi's administration for its substantial support.

(With inputs from agencies.)