How does Nitish win even after losing? Everyone fails in front of the real king of Bihar
The central government has opened its treasury for the Bihar government in the budget. A provision of about 60 thousand crore rupees has been made for Bihar in the budget. Three expressways will be built in Bihar. Temples will be developed on the lines of Kashi Corridor. Plants will be set up for infrastructure and power generation. The center will help the state in overcoming the floods of Kosi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
It is certain that Nitish Kumar is still the king of Bihar. If he takes a step back, then after some time he takes four steps forward and makes the opposition as well as the allied parties feel his strong presence. This beauty of Nitish has made him unbeatable in Bihar. Those who cornered Nitish on the issue of special status have come to know that he has once again succeeded in getting his point accepted by the Centre. That is why Bihar has received a gift of 58 thousand 900 crores from the Centre.
There is hardly anyone in politics who is a hard bargainer like Nitish Kumar who does not rest until his constituents agree to his demands. JDU got one central ministry and another state ministry in the cabinet berths. RJD and Congress in Bihar were making fun of it, but Nitish Kumar's real focus was on demanding a special package for Bihar. Nitish remained silent after getting two ministerial posts, but kept demanding a strong package for Bihar. The situation was such that the Center made a provision of 58 thousand 900 crores for Bihar and Nitish will use it well as his main weapon to win the next election.
Why is Nitish Kumar upset after the Centre's budget?
As soon as the Centre announced the budget, Congress's smart and educated leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan kept the rattle in his pocket. Congress and RJD kept playing the rattle, but they had understood that Nitish has a lot of influence on the Centre. That is why Prime Minister Modi has given Nitish a big weapon for the upcoming elections by making a provision of 58 thousand 900 crores.
Provision of spending on infrastructure and electricity is being made to change the direction and condition of Bihar. Bihar was ridiculed for not having express highways. The Centre has given a big gift to Bihar by announcing three express highways. 26 thousand crores have been allocated for this. The work of roads from Buxar to Bhagalpur, Patna to Purnia and Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Vaishali and Darbhanga will be expedited. BJP is in the mood to spend a lot on infrastructure. Only then can the possibility of investment in Bihar increase.
Nalanda will be developed
There is also talk of developing Nalanda to develop tourism. There is a plan to develop Gaya's Vishnupad temple and Mahabodhi temple on the lines of Kashi Vishwanath. At the same time, the provision of 11 thousand 500 crores for Bihar, which faces floods every year, has worked as a balm for the people of North Bihar. A provision of 21 thousand crores has been made for a 24 thousand megawatt power plant in Pirpainti, Bihar. Overall, it can be said that apart from getting rid of the problem of floods in Bihar, a lot of emphasis has been laid on developing roads and tourist centers to promote Bihar's historical heritage and disinvestment.
Will the edge of opposition's politics be blunted?
Medical colleges in Bihar, IT parks in 12 cities, a network of roads, provision of giving the shape of Kashi corridor to temples are a great gift for Bihar. By making a provision of 59 thousand 800 crores, the central government has increased Nitish's political influence a lot. This is the reason why whether it is the working president Sanjay Jha or Nitish's close minister Vijay Chaudhary, everyone has praised the amount given to Bihar in the budget. Nitish himself is saying that there was a legal hurdle in the special status, so the beginning of getting the package is a good effort. Nitish is walking with both the paths open. This is his strong method of politics which has proved helpful in keeping him on the throne again and again.
Assembly elections will be held in Bihar next year
Nitish and his ministers are happy and the reason for their happiness is the assembly elections to be held in the year 2025. Nitish knew that after the Finance Commission's report, special status for the state was not possible. Therefore, after getting a package of 58 thousand 900 crores, it is certain that Nitish will go among the public and promote it vigorously. The opposition may advise Nitish to resign, but who can deny that this budget has been in the name of Bihar.
This success of Nitish blunts the aggressiveness of the opposition and he is seen in the front row in Bihar. Nitish's entire strategy is to release job vacancies for 10 lakh people by Chhath so that a strong counter to Tejashwi's narrative can be found. It is also certain that Nitish will take full help from the center on the basis of his 12 MPs. Therefore, it seems certain that the opposition is not going to be very successful in cornering Nitish.