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Nitish Kumar urges collective pledge for women's upliftment

Patna, March 8 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday extended greetings and best wishes to the women of the state and the country on the occasion of International Women's Day.
In a message posted on X, he said that the contribution of women is extremely important in the development of any state or country. He added that the state government is continuously making efforts for the empowerment of women and for their safety, education, and social as well as economic development.
On the occasion, Kumar said that everyone should take a pledge to remain committed to the upliftment of women so that their social and economic development can take place and they can receive a safe and better environment.
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