Soon after the Bihar cabinet approved the Brahmpur-Koransarai-Sarenja-Itadhi road project in Buxar district on Wednesday, politicians began claiming credit for the long-pending scheme. The over-80-kilometer project, estimated to cost around Rs 980 crore, is expected to improve connectivity and accelerate development in the region.
Education Minister Claims Responsibility
State education minister Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari asserted that the project was approved due to his efforts. “I give credit for bringing this project to myself. I thank Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and RCD minister Shailendra Kumar for approving it,” he said. Tiwari added that the people of Buxar Lok Sabha constituency had supported him with more than four lakh votes and assured them of his continued commitment to the district’s development.
MP Sudhakar Singh Says Pressure Paid Off
Buxar MP Sudhakar Singh, however, stated that the project received approval due to the pressure he created. He said he had consistently raised the demand in the Lok Sabha and pushed for better rural connectivity. Welcoming the Cabinet decision, Singh said the road would benefit villages such as Brahmpur, Koransarai, Itadhi and Sarenja by improving access to trade, education, healthcare and employment. He added that farmers would find it easier to transport their produce to markets.
Singh, however, emphasized that his efforts would continue until the road is extended from Brahmpur via Nainijor to the Buxar-Koilwar route. He demanded National Highway status for the entire stretch and said he would continue to raise the region’s issues “from Parliament to the streets” until all pending demands are fulfilled.
Residents Express Hope
Following the Cabinet approval, residents of the region expressed hope that construction work would begin soon and give a fresh push to development in the long-neglected rural belt. The project is seen as a major step toward improving infrastructure in the area.
