Excitement is building in Bihar as Minister Dilip Jaiswal declared in the legislative assembly that the JP Ganga Path—Patna’s answer to Mumbai’s Marine Drive—will extend to Buxar. This comes as part of a larger blueprint to connect the Ganga corridor up to Farakka.
Sparked by BJP MLA Mithilesh Tiwari’s pointed query during the budget session, the debate highlighted jubilation over the Koilwar stretch but urgency for Buxar linkage. ‘Locals demand it now,’ Tiwari stressed, reflecting widespread public sentiment.
In his reply, Jaiswal celebrated CM Nitish Kumar’s foresight, transforming a simple path into a tourist magnet. ‘We’ve flipped the script—people flock to our Ganga Path, dubbing it Marine Drive,’ he said proudly. Ongoing expansions to Bidupur and waterway integrations signal robust momentum.
The government’s ultimate goal? A seamless Ganga Path from Buxar to Farakka, blending transport innovation with natural beauty. Tiwari pressed for declarations over dreams, setting the stage for accountability.
Enter Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary with flair: ‘Let’s retire the Marine Drive name. Mumbai folks are jealous, wanting their promenade to match our Ganga Path’s splendor!’ His comment drew laughs and reinforced the project’s prestige.
This expansion heralds improved interstate links, job creation, and eco-tourism. Bihar’s push positions it as an infrastructure frontrunner, promising lasting benefits for generations.