‘Nitish Setu’ a manifestation of Nitish Kumar’s unparalleled and visionary thinking: Shrawan Kumar

Patna, November 13: (ABN) Bihar Government Minister for Rural Development and Public Relations, Shrawan Kumar, expressed happiness over the naming of the Kachi Dargah-Raghupur-Bidhupur six-lane Ganga Mega Setu as ‘Nitish Setu’, a project conceived by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He paid heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Smriti Irani. Shrawan Kumar said that naming it ‘Nitish Setu’ is a tribute to Mr. Nitish Kumar’s far-sighted leadership, his commitment to development, and his historic contribution to the reconstruction of Bihar. This mega setu is a living symbol of the development-oriented vision, strong resolve, and good governance of the NDA alliance.

He said that the main bridge, approximately 9.76 km long, including approach roads, is part of a 19.76 km project built at a cost of approximately 5,000 crore rupees. This mega setu will provide new impetus to connectivity between North and South Bihar. While maintaining the cleanliness and natural flow of the Ganga, sufficient technical distance has been maintained between the bridge’s pillars to ensure unobstructed water flow, including for steamers.

Mr. Kumar said that there was a time when boats were the primary means of transport between areas on this bank of the Ganga. People in and around Raghupur Diara faced severe transportation difficulties and boat accidents during annual floods and natural disasters. These areas were often cut off from the mainstream. The opening of ‘Nitish Setu’ will end the long-standing hardships of millions of people in these areas, and they will remain connected to the mainstream of development throughout the year.

He said that now, the daughters of this region will be able to easily access education, secure employment opportunities, and reach the capital Patna by bicycle. Students, patients, farmers, traders, and common people will enjoy greater ease of transport. Education and health facilities will also be extended more effectively than before.

The Minister said that this mega bridge will reduce traffic pressure on the Mahatma Gandhi Setu and improve connectivity between several areas of North Bihar, including Patna, Vaishali, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Darbhanga. It will also help farmers reach larger markets, promote trade and industry, and create new employment opportunities.

Mr. Shrawan Kumar said that this bridge is not just a bridge over the Ganga, but a confluence of trust that connects Bihar’s social, economic, and cultural heritage. It is a strong testament to good governance, development with justice, and the unparalleled and visionary thinking of ‘Vikas Purush’ Nitish Kumar. Future generations will remember this bridge as a symbol of Bihar’s historic journey of development. He expressed confidence that ‘Nitish Setu’ will play a vital role in taking Bihar’s economic development, rural development, and social and economic empowerment to new heights.