PM Modi congratulates Nitish, other ministers

November 16, 2020 18:04

"Congratulations to Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Bihar's CM. I also congratulate all those who took oath as ministers in the Bihar Government. The NDA family will work together for the progress of Bihar. I assure all possible support from the Centre for the welfare of Bihar, said PM Narendra Modi.

PM Modi was extending his wishes after Nitish Kumar took the oath of office for the seventh time in 20 years.

Along with him, BJP's Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi took the oath as the deputy chief ministers of Bihar.

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