Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Urges Income Tax Payers and High Income Consumers to Voluntarily Give Up 125 Units of Free Electricity Benefit:

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday appealed to financially well-off people and income tax payers to voluntarily give up the benefit of 125 units of free electricity and support the state's development.

Speaking at the two-day 'Pataliputra National Youth Parliament 2.0' event, Choudhary said the state government spends around Rs 23,000 crore every year on electricity subsidies. He said the government provides 125 units of free electricity to consumers across all income groups and urged those who can afford to pay their bills to give up the benefit.

Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, MP Shambhavi Choudhary and Youth Parliament founder Sayan Kunal were among those present at the event.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the important role of young people in strengthening democracy and building a developed India. He said Bihar has a rich history of democratic values and that the youth must take responsibility for protecting and promoting them.

Recalling India's freedom struggle, Choudhary said the country became independent in 1947 because of the sacrifices of freedom fighters. As India moves towards completing 80 years of Independence, he said people must renew their commitment to democratic values.

He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 and said former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had made important contributions to the state's development.

Referring to the 1974 movement, Choudhary said young people had played a major role in bringing change. He added that today's generations, including Gen Z and Gen Alpha, must also come forward to strengthen democracy.

The Chief Minister said quality education and knowledge are the keys to success and prosperity. He also called for organising the Youth Parliament every year to help young people understand democratic processes, constitutional values and their role in nation-building.