Chirag Paswan Celebrates Naming of New Ganga Bridge After Nitish Kumar

Patna, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A newly completed six-lane Ganga bridge, connecting Kachchi Dargah, Raghopur, and Bidupur, has been named ‘Nitish Setu’ in honor of former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Central Minister Chirag Paswan expressed his delight over this decision, emphasizing the bridge’s potential to significantly improve connectivity for a large population that has faced challenges for years.

Paswan highlighted the historical significance of the area, noting that his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, had long represented Hajipur and contributed to its national recognition. He remarked, “Thanks to his efforts, Hajipur has made its mark in the Guinness Book of World Records twice.”

He further stated that naming the bridge after Nitish Kumar is a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions to Bihar’s road infrastructure and connectivity. “This is a small effort to honor Nitish Kumar’s legacy, and future generations will remember his work. This is just the beginning; many more projects may soon bear his name,” Paswan added, revealing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the bridge.

In response to allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding phone tapping, Paswan questioned the credibility of such claims, stating, “What’s new? He has been making such accusations regularly. As the leader of the opposition, he should ensure his statements are verified before making them public.”

Addressing comments from Raj Thackeray about Chhath Puja songs, Paswan remarked on the regionalism often promoted by Thackeray’s party. He acknowledged the significant contributions of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to the economy, stating, “There’s hardly a part of the country where individuals from these states aren’t making a difference, whether as laborers, part of the workforce, or as entrepreneurs.”