Bihar CM Nitish Kumar falls ill, cancels all events including key business summit participation

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has canceled all of his scheduled engagements for today after falling ill. The Chief Minister was set to attend the ongoing Global Investors Summit – Bihar Business Connect 2024 in Patna, but his participation has been canceled due to health issues. Official details regarding the nature of his illness have not been released, but it is reported that he is experiencing symptoms of cold, cough, and fever.

CM Nitish Kumar had planned to visit Nalanda district today, where he was scheduled to inaugurate a statue of Magadh emperor Jarasandha in Rajgir. Extensive preparations had been made for the event, which included the unveiling of a statue in the Jarasandha Smarak Park. However, the visit and the statue unveiling have now been canceled, and no rescheduled date has been provided. In addition to the Rajgir visit, the Chief Minister had other official meetings and programs planned for the day, all of which have been canceled due to his health.

The Bihar Business Connect 2024 event, which was a key part of the Global Investors Summit, was also set to feature CM Nitish Kumar's participation. The summit is a crucial platform for business leaders and investors to explore opportunities in Bihar. The Chief Minister’s absence from the event is significant, as he was expected to address potential investors and share the state’s economic vision. However, his health condition has led to his absence, and the event will continue without him.

Sources close to the Chief Minister’s office have indicated that CM Nitish Kumar had informed his ministers about his deteriorating health during a state cabinet meeting on Thursday. Despite feeling unwell, he hoped for recovery by Friday morning but was unable to participate in the scheduled events. Doctors have advised the Chief Minister to rest and recover, and he has canceled all engagements for the day as a result.

Despite today’s cancellations, CM Nitish Kumar’s upcoming ‘Pragati Yatra’ (Progress Journey), which is set to begin on December 23, remains on schedule. The Yatra will commence in West Champaran and will span several districts of Bihar over the course of the next week. In the first phase, CM Nitish Kumar is expected to visit six districts, with the Yatra concluding on December 28. The state government has not indicated any changes to this schedule due to the Chief Minister’s current health situation.

No further official updates have been provided regarding CM Nitish Kumar’s recovery or the rescheduling of the canceled events. The Chief Minister’s office has not yet issued a statement regarding whether today’s programs will be rescheduled or whether other officials will step in to represent him. The public and political circles await further information as the Chief Minister’s health situation develops.