Bihar roads better than in many parts of Europe: EU MPs

Wednesday April 13, 2011 08:11:01 PM, IANS

Patna: A delegation of European Union (EU) MPs met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday and offered to help in the state's development. The lawmakers said the roads in the state were better than in many European countries, an official said.

"The delegation of EU parliamentarians have shown keen interest on helping Bihar improve the quality of life, particularly of farmers, women and children in the rural areas," an official in the chief minister's office said.

"The delegation also praised smooth roads in Bihar. They told Nitish Kumar that roads were smooth and the condition of roads was far better than the roads in some European countries," the official said.

The delegation was led by Graham Watson. The MPs Tuesday visited rural areas in Vaishali district and interacted with the villagers.
 

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