Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a video message on Saturday addressing citizens ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that he has served the people with &ldquo;honesty and hard work&rdquo; since assuming office in 2005.
In the over three-minute video, the Janata Dal (United) leader reflected on the state&rsquo;s progress under his leadership, recalling that &ldquo;being a Bihari was once considered an insult&rdquo; when he first took charge as Chief Minister.
&ldquo;My dear brothers and sisters of Bihar, you have given me the opportunity to serve you since 2005. When we took over, the condition of the state was dismal , being a Bihari was seen as a matter of insult. Since then, we have worked day and night with honesty and dedication to change that perception,&rdquo; Kumar said.
Highlighting his government&rsquo;s achievements, Kumar noted improvements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, drinking water, agriculture, and youth employment.
He also emphasized women&rsquo;s empowerment, claiming that earlier administrations had neglected women&rsquo;s welfare. 
&ldquo;The previous government did not do any work for women. We have made them strong and independent, capable of managing their families and children on their own,&rdquo; he stated.
Kumar reiterated that his governance has been inclusive. &ldquo;Whether Hindu, Muslim, upper caste, backward, Dalit, or Mahadalit, we have worked for everyone. I have not done anything for my own family,&rdquo; he declared.
The Chief Minister, who took oath for a record ninth time in 2024 after reuniting with the BJP, said Bihar has now earned respect across the country. 
&ldquo;Today, being a Bihari is a matter of pride, not insult,&rdquo; he said.
Appealing to voters for support, Kumar added, &ldquo;Give us one more chance. We will continue to develop Bihar so much that it will soon be among India&rsquo;s top states.&rdquo;
The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting scheduled for November 14.

Nitish Kumar addresses voters through video message

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says he worked with honesty, not for family, ahead of assembly polls

Nitish Kumar Appeals To Voters Before Polls

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says he worked with honesty, not for family, ahead of assembly polls

November 1, 2025 | 16:09 IST