States » EastPosted at: Jul 1 2025 9:43PM


Nitish government committed to protect interests of minorities : Chaudhary

Patna, July 1 (UNI) Bihar Parliamentary Minister and senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary today said that Nitish Kumar government was committed to protect the interests of minorities in the state.
Chaudhary told media persons here that there was no question for minorities to get frightened in the wake of new Waqf Board Act as Nitish Kumar government was committed to protect their interests.
One of the great achievements of Nitish Kumar government was to ensure safety and security of minorities, he added.
"Steps taken by Nitish Kumar government has set an example for other states on how to ensure safety and security of minorities there," Minister said adding that inclusive growth was guiding principle of Nitish Kumar government.
Chaudhary while responding to a query of media persons regarding special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, said that Election Commission had unequivocally clarified that purpose of the exercise was to ensure inclusion of genuine voters in electoral rolls and exclusion of those who were not eligible to exercise their franchise.
He appealed to workers of all political parties to co-operate with officials in verification of documents being presented by people during revision of electoral rolls.
Minister said that people should not feel apprehensive over ongoing revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition parties were creating a false impression on the issue of revision of electoral rolls, to mislead people and take electoral mileage, he added.
UNI KKS BM
Tags: #Nitish government committed to protect interests of minorities : Chaudhary
More News

Anganwadi children will get uniform every year in Bihar

02 Jul 2025 | 1:20 AM

Patna, July 1 (UNI) In a major initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood care and women’s empowerment, around 52 lakh children aged 3 to 6 years, enrolled across 1,15,009 Anganwadi centres in Bihar, will now receive two sets of uniforms annually.

see more..

Jharkhand to institutionalise UNICEF coordination for SDG tracking

02 Jul 2025 | 12:45 AM

Ranchi, July 1 (UNI) The Jharkhand government is moving to institutionalise its collaboration with UNICEF through a structured review and data-sharing mechanism aimed at accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

see more..

Ahead of polls, Bihar clears Rs 882 cr plan to transform Sita’s birthplace

01 Jul 2025 | 11:27 PM

Patna, July 1 (UNI) In a significant move ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, the state government today sanctioned Rs 882.87 crore to transform the revered Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi —believed to be Goddess Sita’s birthplace—into a world-class spiritual destination, drawing inspiration from Ayodhya’s Ram Temple vision.

see more..

Forest dwellers protest eviction move

01 Jul 2025 | 11:15 PM

Jamshedpur, July 1 (UNI) Thousands of villagers from Kolhan marched to the district collectorate in Jamshedpur on Tuesday, protesting efforts to declare the Dalma region as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.

see more..

Odisha Congress demands judicial probe by a sitting judge into Puri Rath Yatra mismanagement

01 Jul 2025 | 11:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 1 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das on Tuesday demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the alleged mismanagement of the Puri Rath Yatra, which reportedly led to the death of three devotees in a stampede near the Gundicha temple.

see more..