NDA ALLY NITISH KUMAR DEMANDS SPECIAL STATUS FOR BIHAR | SCOOP FROM KEY MEET

New Delhi: Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar passed a resolution demanding special status for Bihar at its national executive meeting held in Delhi on Saturday.

Notably, the call for special category status for Bihar assumes significance at this time because JD(U) is Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP's key ally and the party depends on its support to maintain power at the Centre as it holds 12 seats in the newly elected Lok Sabha.

Addressing the media after the meeting, a senior JDU leader stated, "The demand for special state status for Bihar is not new. It is a crucial step towards accelerating Bihar's growth trajectory and addressing the state's unique challenges."

Meanwhile, JD(U) national executive meeting decides to appoint Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha as the party’s working president while chief minister Nitish Kumar would continue to be the national president.

Regarding recent controversies, the party expressed deep concern over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and called for a thorough investigation.

"It is imperative to restore the credibility of such crucial examinations and uphold the trust of students and parents in the fairness of the process," the leader added.

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