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Nitin’s first visit to Bihar Assembly after becoming BJP national president proud moment: Kumar

Patna, Feb 10 (UNI) Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar today said that the arrival of the MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin in the House was a proud moment.
Welcoming Navin in the house after achieving such a major milestone, Kumar said that becoming the national president of the BJP at the age of just 45 was a remarkable achievement and expressed hope that he would take the party organisation to new heights. He further said that Nabin’s elevation as president of the world’s largest political party had brought fresh recognition to the talent and capability of people from Bihar.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Chaudhary was the first to welcome Nabin in the House and said that, as a member of NDA ally Janata Dal (United), he had the opportunity to closely understand and know him. He said that becoming national president of such a large party was proof that Nabin is a hardworking leader. He described him as simple, efficient, humble and capable, observing that his rise to the top post in the BJP symbolised that people from Bihar are competent and trustworthy.
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