PATNA: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Bihar State Madrasa Education Board in Patna, which is being seen as a significant outreach to the minority community ahead of the Assembly elections.
The grand event, marking 100 years of the Madrasa Board, was held in Patna.
Nitish Kumar inaugurated the ceremony and was the chief guest at the event.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister expressed pride at the Board completing a century of service.
He said, "It is a matter of great pride that the Bihar Madrasa Board has completed 100 years. Only after our government was formed, concrete work started for the Muslim community in the state."
CM Nitish accused the previous governments of neglecting the minority community.
Highlighting initiatives taken since the formation of the NDA government in 2005, he said that his administration launched several welfare measures, such as fencing of graveyards (kabristan), providing burial facilities, and extending financial assistance to women.
The Chief Minister pointed out that his government provides Rs 24, 000 assistance to Muslim women abandoned by their husbands. He urged people not to abandon women, especially girls, as they face enormous difficulties.