Relieved that I rebuilt Nalanda varsity: Nitish

PATNA: JD(U) president and CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday said he is elated with the fact that he was instrumental in re-establishing international Nalanda University, which many historian claimed was destroyed by Turkish invader Bakhtiyar Khilji during his stay at Bakhtiyarpur, where he (the CM) was born.
Addressing a virtual meeting of party workers and functionaries in five districts, including Patna and Nalanda, Nitish said, “I was born in Bakhtiyarpur town in Patna district.Some historians say that Bakhtiyar Khilji set ablaze world-renowned Nalanda University while staying at Bakhtiyarpur town, though few other historians differ with the claim. Whatever may be the truth, I am happy that I was born in the same Bakhtiyarpur town and I re-established the university.”
Enumerating on the ambitious Ganga water lift scheme, under which fresh water from Ganga river is being taken to Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Rajgir towns, Nitish said, “It is a historical project aimed at round-the-year availability of Ganga water in these towns known for their religious and tourism potential.”
The JD(U) chief asked party workers and functionaries to spend 90% of their time and efforts in spreading awareness about such ambitious schemes and initiatives undertaken by his government in last 15 years.
He asked the party workers to spread awareness about projects and schemes of the state government, including availability of electricity, drinking water and toilet in every household and, steps taken for women empowerment among others.
JD(U) national general secretary and water resources minister Sanjay Jha, party’s national general secretary (organization) RCP Singh, Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav also addressed the meeting.