What lies ahead for Nitsh

November 08, 2015 13:16

As Bihar readies for rule under the Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan, these are the key issues he must deal with:

-- Unemployment
-- Pathetic condition of government schools and lack of institutions for higher studies.
-- Migration of students to other places for higher education.
-- Corruption
-- Lack of potable water
-- Ensuring his work on building roads and reducing load shedding in rural areas continue.

And yes, the biggest hurdle -- handling a resurgent RJD (leading in 75) as against a 68-seat lead for JDU.

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