EP-325 | Jibesh Kumar on Rahul, Tejashwi, Nitish, INDIA Alliance & Bihar Politics

EP-325 | Jibesh Kumar on Rahul, Tejashwi, Nitish, INDIA Alliance & Bihar Politics

Author: Asian News International (ANI) July 11, 2025 Duration: 23:00

Jibesh Kumar is currently serving as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing in the Government of Bihar. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the impact of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar ahead of the upcoming polls, the role of the INDIA alliance, and Tejashwi Yadav's "tired" claims about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.The conversation also touches on key urban issues such as metro rail projects, waterlogging during the monsoon, the Smart City Mission, and overall infrastructure and urban development under Nitish Kumar's regime.



00:00 – Introduction

00:23 – NDA Alliance in Bihar

02:53 – Waterlogging Issue in Patna

05:45 – Urban Development in Bihar

08:45 – Metro Rail Projects in Bihar

10:31 – Winning from the Jale Seat

12:33 – INDIA Alliance in Bihar

14:58 – Tejashwi's Remarks on Nitish Kumar’s Health

17:18 – Attack on Darbhanga Deputy Mayor

18:11 – Smart Cities in Bihar

20:46 – Nitish Kumar’s Health


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