Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is poised to redefine his road presence with four bulletproof Range Rovers, a procurement greenlit by Bihar’s government at Rs 11.17 crore. This opulent choice contrasts sharply with his past reliance on electric and indigenous vehicles, a staple meant to embody humility and eco-consciousness.
Each vehicle, valued at Rs 2.79 crore, boasts unparalleled security: ballistic-grade glass and panels, run-flat tires, and sophisticated threat-detection gear. Agencies monitoring the CM’s protection profile recommended the upgrade, integrating primaries and spares into his fleet for foolproof coverage.
The announcement has cleaved political opinions. Allies frame it as prudent risk management amid fluid security dynamics. Detractors, however, decry it as the ‘mark of fresh associations,’ alluding to influences from his latest coalition shifts. Whispers in legislative lobbies suggest this could erode Kumar’s everyman appeal.
Bihar’s governance narrative now grapples with this high-stakes buy. Does enhanced armor justify the extravagance, or does it signal a slide from simplicity? As delivery looms, the Range Rovers promise not just safer travels, but a new chapter in the CM’s enduring saga of reinvention.