Brief By Newsbrief / 6:10 PM on 22 Jun 2026
At a BJP-organized conference for the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched a sharp attack on the opposition and reiterated the NDA government's commitment to the welfare of EBC communities. Addressing the gathering, he described himself as a protector of Bihar's EBC population and pledged continued action against crime across the state.
Choudhary also spoke about the recent NEET examination and paper leak controversy, stating that the government had acted decisively against those involved. He said strict measures were being taken to ensure accountability and maintain the integrity of examinations.
In a strong message to the bureaucracy, the Chief Minister warned that officials failing to complete legitimate public work within 30 days could face suspension. Minister Pramod Chandravanshi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare initiatives and highlighted the Bharat Ratna conferred on Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur, while urging greater political participation among EBC communities.