Prime minister Narendra Modi
, endorsing Nitish Kumar
practically kicked off the NDA’s campaign in Bihar
as the ruling coalition’s face in the forthcoming polls by acknowledging the chief minster’s “big role” in creating a “New India, New Bihar”.
“There was a time when road connectivity, internet connectivity were not discussed. Being a landlocked state, Bihar faced many challenges… Nitish Kumar has played a big role in our aim towards a New India, New Bihar,” the PM said while inaugurating Rs 900 crore worth projects built by IndianOil and HPCL to augment LPG supply in the state.