Sasaram: CM Samrat Choudhary on Monday sought the blessing of saints and seers for Bihar’s development, peace and prosperity, expressing hope that the state would witness rapid industrial growth and generate ample employment opportunities over the next five years.Addressing a religious conference organised by Shri Lakshmi Prapanna Jiyar Swami Maharaj on the concluding day of the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahayagya at Parsiyan village in Bhabua, Kaimur district, Choudhary said Bihar accounted for nearly 10% of India’s population, with around 14 crore people out of the country’s 140 crore population.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions a developed India, while Nitish Kumar has paved the way for prosperity in Bihar. The state has witnessed significant development in drinking water, electricity, roads, healthcare and education. However, industrial development remains a major priority,” he said.The CM said he would seek the blessing of saints and seers for the establishment of industries across Bihar over the next five years so that people would not have to migrate to other states in search of employment.“Our aim is to ensure that people from Bihar find employment opportunities within the state instead of having to leave their homes in search of work,” he said, adding that the blessings of religious leaders would help open new avenues for the state’s progress.During his visit, Choudhary met several prominent religious figures, including Shri Lakshmi Prapanna Jiyar Swami, Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Ayodhya Nath Swami, Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Venkatesh Prapannacharya Swami and Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Muktinath, at their cottage. He paid his respects to them and sought their blessings for peace in the country and prosperity in Bihar.Delhi MP and Kaimur native Manoj Tiwari, state minority welfare minister Mohammad Zama Khan, MLA Bharat Bind, MLA Sangeeta Kumari and legislative council member Santosh Singh were among those who attended the religious conference.
