Bihar special status News
While the central government rejected Bihar's request for special status, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant financial assistance for the state during the presentation of the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Bihar would have made unimaginable progress had our long-standing demand for a special status been accepted, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said.
The RJD leader, who turned 33, expressed his wish at a government function, attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar among others.
Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said, "Bihar can be among the top five states of the country in just two years if the Centre fulfils the long-standing demand for special status".
The 'special category status' for Bihar has been supported by all parties, claimed Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on Monday.
Recently, TDP walked out of the NDA alliance, accusing the BJP of not fulfilling its promise of providing special status to Andhra Pradesh.
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