Demands Immediate Action Nitish Kumar Urges Centre to Grant Special Status to Bihar Without Delay [ad_1] <!– –>Patna: Bihar’s Chief Minister stated that he will begin a state-wide movement if the Centre does not promptly grant special category status to the state.The JD(U) leader emphasized the importance of special status for the state’s progress, reiterating the long-standing demand for it.He expressed, “If the Centre does not grant special status to Bihar soon, we will launch a state-wide movement. The demand for a special status will echo across the state during the movement.”Those not supporting the demand were criticized for their lack of interest in the state’s development, as per Mr. Kumar.He also highlighted the recent passing of bills to increase the quota for deprived castes from 50% to 65% in government jobs and educational institutions, based on the caste survey conducted by the state government.Mr. Kumar outlined numerous welfare initiatives for economically weaker sections, indicating that the status would expedite the provision of benefits to these individuals within a shorter timeframe.He expressed confidence in Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s prompt signing of the bills related to reservation of vacancies, following which the implementation of these measures for the upliftment of socially, educationally, and economically backward sections of the society would proceed.The bills raised the quota for Scheduled Castes from 16% to 20%, scheduled tribes from 1% to 2%, extremely backward castes (EBCs) from 18% to 25%, and other backward classes (OBCs) from 15% to 18%.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)Waiting for response to load… [ad_2]