Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Backs Nitish Kumar As CM Candidate For Upcoming Bihar Assembly Polls (VIDEO)

Patna: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar would be chief ministerial candidate of ruling NDA in Bihar and the alliance would contest election under his leadership.

Addressing BJP workers at the state executive committee meeting, Singh said that Bihar would register immense growth under the joint leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar. He contended that Bihar was safe under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, adding that the NDA was committed to the state's development.

Lashing out at Congress and RJD, defence minister said, “Opposition`s only motive is to stay in power whereas BJP is always inspired by the idea of nation building. The objective of BJP is to ensure that every citizen of India leads a dignified life. For this purpose, PM Modi has taken several measures,” he told the workers.

He accused Congress-RJD alliance of ruining the future of youths, alleging that women’s dignity was damaged during the former’s rule in the state as their regime also brought bad name to the state due to lawlessness and poor governance during their regime. “It’s only PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, whose leadership will take Bihar forward,” he asserted.

He credited PM Modi for pushing policies that will help develop every section of society and people will lead their life with dignity. “It’s because of the progressive policies that India has become the fourth largest economy in the world and is striving to get the third position,” he remarked amid applause from the party workers.

He said that PM Modi has demonstrated through his leadership and skill in the past decade that India could make progress under strong leadership. “No one can stop the nation from moving forward if leadership is strong, policy is clear and national interest is paramount. This sense should be instilled in the heart of every citizen of Bihar,” he added.