Nitish Kumar Launches 'Samriddhi Yatra' Amidst Political Buzz

• Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his 'Samriddhi Yatra' starting January 16, 2026, from Bettiah, West Champaran.
• The journey aims to review government schemes, interact with the public, and focus on industrial development and public welfare.
• Nitish Kumar has a history of undertaking various statewide journeys, making this his 16th such initiative.
• The first phase of the 'Samriddhi Yatra' will cover 9 districts, concluding in Vaishali on January 24, 2026.
• The announcement outmaneuvered Tejashwi Yadav and RJD, who had planned their own statewide tour.

Why It Matters: Nitish Kumar's 'Samriddhi Yatra' aims for development and public engagement, politically outmaneuvering rivals.