Patna, March 11: Bihar’s BJP state president Sanjay Sarawagi discussed the ongoing gas shortage and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar‘s nomination for the Rajya Sabha, as well as the conflicts in the Middle East.
Sarawagi highlighted that under Kumar’s leadership, Bihar has transitioned from a journey of progress to one of prosperity. With a budget increase from ₹23,000 crore to ₹3.47 lakh crore, he noted that Bihar now ranks second in growth among major states, following Tamil Nadu, having freed itself from Lalu Yadav’s “jungle raj.”
He mentioned that the Chief Minister’s inspections and land verifications during the prosperity journey have led to immediate cabinet amendments and the initiation of development projects. Although the journey was briefly halted due to the assembly session, it is set to resume.
Commenting on the gas shortage reports from Bengaluru, Sarawagi stated, “I do not have detailed information about the situation in Bengaluru, but there is no LPG shortage in Bihar. Despite high demand, the government has not only maintained supply but also effectively controlled prices.”
Regarding upcoming elections, he emphasized the BJP’s operational strategy, stating, “The BJP is a national party, and ‘family spirit’ is the foundation of our working style. Whenever elections occur in any state, workers from other states come to assist.” He cited examples from Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, noting that hundreds of workers from other states have also come to Bihar. However, he specifically mentioned that the political conditions in West Bengal are significantly different and more challenging compared to other states.
Sarawagi criticized Mamata Banerjee, stating that the disrespect shown to President Droupadi Murmu reflects arrogance and communal politics. He asserted that Banerjee should apologize, but her pride would prevent her from doing so. He concluded that the people of West Bengal will shatter this arrogance in the elections.