Nitish Kumar Pulled Bihar Out of 'Jungle Raaj', Says PM Modi

Darbhanga: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his role in transforming state, pulling it out of what he called 'Jungle Raaj'.

Modi’s remarks came during a function in Darbhanga, where he laid foundation for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and inaugurated several key infrastructure projects worth around Rs 12,100 crore.

"Nitish ji has set up a model of good governance (Shushashan), pulling state out of era of Jungle Raaj. praise is too high for this achievement," PM Modi said, speaking at event where JD(U) chief was also present.

Prime Minister emphasised Bihar's development under NDA government, highlighting improvements in various sectors, especially in health infrastructure.

"Bihar is witnessing a lot of development. NDA government is committed to welfare of people. previous government in Bihar never bored about health infrastructure. y me false promises, but situation has improved since Nitish Kumar ji came to power," Modi said.

On issue of Bihar floods, Prime Minister said NDA government has launched a Rs 11,000 crore flood mitigation project to dress state's recurring flood problems. 

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