Bihar Government Renames Bridge to Honor Nitish Kumar as Nitish Setu
The Bihar government has renamed a bridge to honor former CM Nitish Kumar, eliciting mixed reactions from political leaders.
New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Bihar government has officially renamed the newly constructed six-lane bridge connecting Kachchi Dargah and Bidupur to ‘Nitish Setu‘ in honor of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This decision has sparked a wave of reactions within the political landscape of Bihar. Ministers from the state government, BJP leaders, and JD(U) officials have welcomed the move, viewing it as a tribute to Kumar’s contributions.
In Nalanda, Minister Shravan Kumar praised Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary for the decision to name the bridge ‘Nitish Setu.’ He congratulated Chaudhary for making a thoughtful and commendable choice. Kumar also extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is expected to inaugurate the bridge, calling the decision a respectful gesture.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin remarked that the development in Bihar began during Nitish Kumar’s tenure when the state was grappling with stagnation. He credited Kumar with steering Bihar away from chaos and ‘jungle raj’ towards progress. Nabin emphasized that naming the bridge after Kumar instills pride in every citizen of Bihar, symbolizing respect for his role in the state’s development.
Ramkripal Yadav expressed gratitude to the Bihar government and the Chief Minister for constructing such a significant bridge to connect Raghopur and naming it ‘Nitish Setu.’ He commended the decision as praiseworthy.
JD(U) State President Umesh Kushwaha noted that Prime Minister Modi would visit Bihar soon. He described the naming of the bridge as a source of joy and celebration for the JD(U).
Rajiv Ranjan, JD(U) National Spokesperson, stated that the naming of the Raghopur-Bidupur bridge as ‘Nitish Setu’ is set to be finalized on November 21, during Modi’s visit. He called it an emotional moment for Bihar, providing a sense of pride for the state’s 130 million residents.
BJP State President Sanjay Sarawagi highlighted that Modi’s visit on November 21 coincides with the one-year anniversary of the NDA government’s term. He reiterated that the bridge, which connects Kachchi Dargah, Raghopur, and Bidupur, was named ‘Nitish Setu’ due to Kumar’s significant contributions to Bihar’s development and governance.
On the other hand, RJD MLA Ranvijay Sahu offered a political critique of the decision. He suggested that Nitish Kumar appears troubled, especially after the BJP incorporated a victorious MLC candidate into its ranks, which he claims jeopardizes the alliance’s integrity. Sahu accused the BJP, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and Prime Minister Modi of attempting to placate Kumar.
