Until 2005, Bihar was considered the classic example of a failed provincial state. Under its former Chief Minister Bihar stagnated while most of India moved on. Ruled by a combination of divisiveness and gangsterism,it became a difficult place for most people to have a normal life. You were not able to go out at night. Most well off ( and I am not talking about the super rich ) ran the risk of being kidnapped. The talented Bihari's started migrating to other states and other countries.
Then in 2005 Nitish Kumar got elected as Chief Minister. With some social engineering and with a determined focus on improving the law and order situation, with building the infrastructure and empowering women he changed Bihar from a "bimari"state to one of the fastest growing state in the country. While it still has a long way to go, hopefully the very strong results in today's election will not make him complacent. If he does a repeat of the first term , Bihar will emerge to be one of the best managed state.
We hope that this will prove to the politicians that development helps you get elected and others will follow his example.
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