Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Nitish Kumar government for its focus on student welfare and youth opportunities, claiming that the previous RJD government under Lalu Prasad Yadav had neglected Bihar’s students. Modi emphasized that Bihar is now progressing due to Nitish Kumar’s efforts. During the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 2025 in Delhi, he launched several youth-centric initiatives valued at over Rs 62,000 crore, aiming to empower young people through skill development and educational support. These measures are intended to enhance employment prospects and overall growth for Bihar’s youth.