The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), JP Nadda, has showered praise on Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar. Speaking at the centenary celebration event of Patna Medical College and Hospital, he stated that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar have transcended Bihar from a backward state to a leading one.
BJP President Nadda expressed that, due to Nitish Kumar's leadership, Bihar is visibly evolving. In numerous sectors, Bihar outperforms the national average. Nitish Kumar has significantly propelled Bihar's development. He highlighted the continuous blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Bihar and celebrated the illustrious history of PMCH.
JP Nadda noted the historical significance of this hospital, established in 1925, which had its roots well before its founding. It was also honored for treating soldiers injured in World War I. The Union Health Minister remarked on its pivotal role in providing healthcare during the cholera outbreaks from 1918 to 1936. He mentioned the esteemed doctors who have graduated from PMCH, highlighting that there is no corner of the globe where one cannot find a doctor from this institution.
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Meeting of Nitish Kumar and BJP President
Earlier, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met BJP President JP Nadda at the State Guest House. With assembly elections looming this year, the meeting between JDU President and CM Nitish and the BJP President holds significant political implications. Many BJP leaders have conveyed that elections will be contested under Nitish Kumar's leadership, though decisions about the CM will be made post-election.
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The meeting between Nitish Kumar and JP Nadda is considered politically significant. Joining them were Bihar's Deputy CMs, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with the state's Health Minister, Mangal Pandey, and Vijay Choudhary.
