'Bapu’s Dream': Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary on Making India a Global Leader
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary links Bihar's prosperity to Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a leading India through industrial growth.
Addressing a significant ceremony in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary emphasized that transforming India into a leading global power was a core dream of Mahatma Gandhi. Speaking on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Chief Minister linked the prosperity of Bihar to this larger national ambition, suggesting that a thriving state is essential to achieving India's global potential.
A Shared Vision for a Prosperous Bihar
During the event, which marked the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the second foundation day of Bapu Tower, Choudhary highlighted a unified political intent to uplift the state. He noted that the visions held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar align in their desire to see a prosperous Bihar, contributing directly to the national goal of making India a world leader.
Industrialization: The Key to Transforming Bihar
The Chief Minister asserted that industrial growth will be the primary driver in changing the socio-economic landscape of the state. A major focus of the current administration is to create sufficient local employment to prevent the migration of workers.
"Industries will transform the entire landscape of Bihar!" Choudhary declared. He emphasized that the government is working aggressively to provide jobs within the state so that citizens who currently work as laborers in other parts of the country can find meaningful employment on their own soil.
Key highlights of the state's industrial progress include:
- Small-scale Growth: Since 2025, land has been allotted to approximately 950 individuals who have already commenced small-scale industrial operations.
- Large-scale Success: The state now hosts the largest bottling plant in the beverage sector.
- National Integration: The Chief Minister highlighted the 'Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana' (BHAVYA) launched by PM Narendra Modi as a vital tool to integrate Bihar's workforce into the broader industrial sector.
Tributes and Legacy
The ceremony in Patna was attended by high-ranking officials, including Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.). Before addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at LBS Park.
The event also included several significant milestones, such as:
- The unveiling of a bust of Mahatma Gandhi.
- The launch of a new online ticketing system.
- The release of the 'Satyagraha' magazine.
Concluding his address, Choudhary stressed that it is the collective responsibility of society to pass on Gandhi's timeless messages of truth, non-violence, and love to the younger generation. He further paid homage to Bapu's ideals of cleanliness and service to humanity.