Finance minister credits Nitish’s integrity for state’s fiscal rise

Bihar’s budget for FY 2025-26 has surged past Rs 3.16 lakh crore, a significant leap from Rs 24,000 crore during the RJD era. Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav credited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “knowledge, technique and integrity” for this growth, countering opposition claims of financial mismanagement and highlighting past scams.