Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announces Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur bridge to be named ‘Nitish Setu’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the bridge during his visit to Bihar on November 21. Photo credit: X/@samrat4bjp

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday (November 13, 2026) announced that the six-lane Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur bridge will be named ‘Nitish Setu’ after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the bridge during his visit to Bihar on November 21.

Mr. Choudhary added that ‘Nitish Setu’ will emerge as a new symbol of modern connectivity and development in Bihar. He also mentioned that beyond accelerating the State’s economic activities, the bridge will open new avenues for regional development and employment.

He said the six-lane bridge, constructed over the Ganga, represents a major milestone in Bihar’s infrastructure development.

“It will make travel between North and South Bihar smoother and faster, offering significant benefits to the people of Patna, Vaishali, and the surrounding regions,” Mr. Choudhary said.

He noted that under the guidance of the Prime Minister and with continuous support from the Union Government, infrastructure is expanding across all key sectors in Bihar including roads, bridges, power, education, healthcare, and industry.

“The State government remains firmly committed to realising the vision of a Viksit Bihar,” Mr. Choudhary said.

Mr. Modi is scheduled to visit the Rajapakar block in north Bihar’s Vaishali district to mark the one-year anniversary of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the State.

The 9.76 km, six-lane, cable-stayed bridge connects Kacchi Dargah in the Deedarganj area of South Patna district to Bidupur near Hajipur in Vaishali district, passing through the Raghopur diara (riverine) area.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for several projects in the State, including a park for which the State government has acquired 1,243 acres of land in Vaishali district.

BJP State president Sanjay Saraogi thanked Mr. Choudhary and the NDA government for naming the Kacchi Dargah–Raghopur–Bidupur bridge after Nitish Kumar.

“This decision serves as a tribute to the leadership that has made significant contributions to the development of Bihar. ‘Nitish Setu’ will emerge as a new landmark in the State’s development journey and its modern infrastructure,” Mr. Saraogi said.

He added that the priority of the BJP and the NDA government is to take Bihar toward new heights of development, connectivity, and prosperity.

“The six-lane bridge will facilitate movement between North and South Bihar. This will not only reduce travel time but also provide a fresh opportunity for trade, agriculture, industry, and local economic activities. ‘Nitish Setu’ stands as an important achievement reflecting the commitment to development and the vision for a bright future for Bihar,” Mr. Saraogi said.

Janata Dal (United) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said that naming the six-lane bridge ‘Nitish Setu’ is a matter of pride and honour for all of Bihar.

“Just as historic structures named after towering figures such as Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan ji (JP Setu) and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji (Atal Path) have become symbols of the State’s identity and pride, ‘Nitish Setu’ will now add a new chapter to this glorious tradition,” Mr. Jha wrote on X.

He further said, “This decision by the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary ji symbolises the immense affection, respect, and gratitude that the people of Bihar have for Nitish Kumar ji. Our deepest thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, on behalf of all the people of Bihar, for dedicating this historic gift to Bihar’s journey of development on November 21.”

Published - November 13, 2026 07:56 pm IST