Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Patna and addressed a press conference. She mentioned that Bihar's growth was affected by 'jungle raj' before 2005, with the per capita GDP in Bihar higher than Odisha in 1991. Responding to a question on granting special status to Bihar, she stated that a decision will be made when necessary. Sitharaman emphasized that the NDA-led Central government prioritizes the accelerated growth of eastern states like Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.
#WATCH | Bihar: Responding to a question on granting special status to Bihar, Union Finance Minister #NirmalaSitharaman says, "There have been talks that it has to be given, a decision will be taken on it whenever it will be taken." https://t.co/NvBMe8KFxA
Union Finance Minister #NirmalaSitharaman says, "The accelerated growth of eastern states has always remained a top priority of the #NDA-led Central government. The Central government wants eastern states like #Bihar, #WestBengal, and #Odisha to become engines of growth for the… https://t.co/2NaKhil6SR
Addressing a press conference in #Patna, #Bihar, Union Finance Minister #NirmalaSitharaman says, "#Bihar’s #growth was adversely affected due to ‘#JungleRaj’ before 2005. The per capita #GDP in #Bihar was Rs 21,282 in 1991, higher than in #Odisha. But during ‘jungle raj' it came… https://t.co/K6IoWTi6vN
#WATCH | Bihar: Responding to a question on granting special status to Bihar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "There have been talks that it has to be given, a decision will be taken on it whenever it will be taken." https://t.co/WyXZ0LoFvZ
Addresses a press conference in Patna, Bihar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "The accelerated growth of eastern states has always remained a top priority of the NDA-led Central government. The Central government wants eastern states like Bihar, West Bengal, and… https://t.co/sJMD8CLMUo
#WATCH | Addresses a press conference in Patna, Bihar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "Bihar’s growth was adversely affected due to ‘jungal raj’ before 2005. The per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bihar was Rs 21,282 in 1991, higher than in Odisha. But… https://t.co/RWTdfnhgHi
Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Patna. https://t.co/3rsl8CHKMB