Published By: Sanstuti Nath
Last Updated: June 07, 2023, 10:13 IST
Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his dedication to protect the Hindu-Muslim unity (Image: PTI/File)
The longest-serving chief minister of Bihar urged the individuals to “be on guard” in opposition to makes an attempt to set off communal tensions
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched an oblique assault on the BJP, flagging considerations about makes an attempt to rewrite the historical past of the nation’s Independence motion and create fissures within the society.
Flagging off the primary batch of Haj pilgrims from the state this 12 months, the JD(U) chief on Tuesday additionally reaffirmed his dedication to protect the Hindu-Muslim unity.
“Ever since I obtained the chance to serve the state, I’ve all the time ensured the spirit of brotherhood. Unfortunately, makes an attempt are being made to create strife,” Kumar mentioned on the Haj Bhavan in Patna late within the night.
The longest-serving chief minister of Bihar urged the individuals to “be on guard” in opposition to makes an attempt to set off communal tensions whereas asserting “I’ve by no means discriminated between Hindus and Muslims. My father had all the time taught me that Muslims of this nation are inhabitants of India. They haven’t come from elsewhere”.
In an obvious reference to the saffron occasion, he said, “All varieties of issues which go in opposition to the Constitution are being mentioned these days. There are additionally makes an attempt to rewrite the historical past of this nation, particularly of the liberty battle.” The septuagenarian snapped ties with the BJP final 12 months, vowing to defeat it within the Lok Sabha polls subsequent 12 months by uniting opposition events.
Kumar additionally expressed delight that the Haj pilgrimage, which had been affected for a pair of years as a result of of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, has resumed and “the quantity of pilgrims who will go from Bihar goes to be the very best ever”.
Altogether 5,638 individuals, together with 2,399 ladies, might be endeavor the pilgrimage this 12 months, the chief minister disclosed.
An engineer by coaching, Kumar, who’s tech-savvy however swears by the Gandhian best of easy residing, additionally urged individuals to keep away from extreme use of cell phones.
“Don’t be obsessed along with your cell phones. This gadget seems like one thing out to destroy the world. People have been making use of it even in non secular practices. Please don’t rely on it for storing necessary knowledge. Keep up the behavior of sustaining back-up on items of paper as properly,” he added.
The chief minister additionally informed the primary batch of pilgrims, who will board their flight for the journey overseas, that 15 authorities officers have been additionally being despatched for needed coordination.
Senior officers, together with Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and Chief Secretary Amir Subhani, have been amongst these current on the event.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – PTI)
