Patna: Bihar’s home minister and deputy chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, issued a firm warning against criminal and corrupt elements during a discussion on the governor’s address in the state assembly, asserting that the government will show zero tolerance toward lawlessness.
Responding on behalf of the government, Choudhary said that no individual—including mafia networks, corrupt officials or those creating public disorder—would be exempt from accountability. “The law is equal for all,” he said, emphasising that the state administration was committed to maintaining order and ending any form of anarchy.
Choudhary added that the government had been formed with the support of the people, and the governor’s address reflected a vision grounded in public expectations. He said every initiative was guided by the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (development for all), adding that no discrimination would be tolerated in the implementation of schemes.
Praise for Nitish Kumar’s governance
The deputy chief minister credited chief minister Nitish Kumar for what he described as the establishment of good governance in Bihar. He highlighted the expansion of medical colleges, improvements in healthcare facilities, and progress in infrastructure development as key achievements under Kumar’s leadership.
Choudhary also cited welfare figures, claiming that permanent housing had been provided to six million families in the state and food grains to 8.5 crore people, asserting that assistance was reaching those in need irrespective of caste or community.
“The governor’s address reflects ground realities”
Pointing to initiatives such as running more than 12,000 trains for travellers during Chhath, the electricity bill waiver programme, and expanded social security support, Choudhary said the governor’s address accurately represented the government’s ongoing work and urged the assembly to approve it.
The debate saw participation from legislators across party lines, including Vijay Sinha, Vijay Chaudhary, Sarvjeet, Ajay Kumar, Sandeep Saurabh, and Raju Tiwari. While the opposition raised concerns about several schemes, ruling party members defended the government’s performance, citing welfare delivery and infrastructure growth.
