Patna, October 10, 2024Ā ā News18 India successfully hosted the Bihar edition of the Diamond States Summit in Patna, following the highly acclaimed editions in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. The summit facilitated a platform for engaging dialogues aimed at steering Bihar towards a brighter future, bringing together key leaders, policymakers, and industry titans from across the nation includingĀ Nitish MishraĀ (Minister of Industries & Tourism),Ā Bandana Preyashi (Secretary-Environment),Ā Vivek SinghĀ (Chairman, RERA),Ā Vijay Kumar Sinha(Deputy Chief Minister, Bihar),Ā Leshi SinghĀ (Food and consumer protection MinisterĀ ),Ā Sanjay JhaĀ (JDU National President and Rajya Sabha MP),Ā Nitin NabinĀ (Minister of Urban Development & Housing), andĀ Shreyasi SinghĀ (BJP MLA) among others.
Biharās Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, remarked, āThose who once disregarded Gandhiās principles are now forming parties in his name. Prashant Kishor may claim to build leaders, but in Bihar, true opportunities come to those who selflessly serve the people. Under Nitish Kumarās leadership, law and order have been restored, and Biharās growth is flourishing under the BJP. In contrast, alliances with the RJD lead to chaos. Those who give tickets to criminals have no moral ground to speak on crime. We reject opportunistic politics.ā
Biharās Water Resources Minister, Vijay Chaudhary, stated,Ā āThe people of Bihar will once again bring Nitish Kumar to power. Prashant Kishor’s statements hold no weight. His call to end liquor prohibition isnāt aligned with true public welfare. This yearās unusual floods, exacerbated by record rainfall in Nepal, have made minimizing damage and delivering relief our top priority. Pappu Yadavās accusations are baseless, and the Bihar government is excelling in its relief operations.ā
Deputy CM Samrat ChoudharyĀ added, āOrganized crime once flourished under Laloo Jiās leadership during the RJD regime, and it’s disheartening that the same family now speaks on the issue. Nitish Kumarās decision on prohibition is historic. Prashant Kishorās use of Gandhiās name for political gains is regrettable. Though the floods were caused by Nepalās heavy rains, our robust preparedness ensured Bihar remained stable.ā
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay JhaĀ praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying,Ā āNitish Kumar has transformed Bihar into a recognized brand, and the state is advancing rapidly. His efforts in developing the Darbhanga Airport and restoring Biharās historical glory are commendable. Under his leadership, significant progress has been made in infrastructure, power, and law enforcement, and Bihar is poised to rank among the top 10 states in the future.ā
The event concluded on an optimistic note, with a forward-looking vision for Biharās future. The summit provided an opportunity for thought leaders, policymakers, and experts to collaborate on shaping the stateās development and progress.