This Article is From Dec 28, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Our Hero, Says Jharkhand Chief Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Our Hero, Says Jharkhand Chief Minister

File photo: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das

Ranchi: Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "our nayak (hero)" and under his guidance, the development of Jharkhand will be put on the fast track.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is our 'nayak' (hero). I will govern as per his development initiatives," he told reporters in Ranchi soon after taking oath as the Chief Minister at the head of BJP- All Jharkhand Students Union coalition government.

Mr Das said he would consult with the Centre to develop Ranchi as a 'smart city' under the central programme.

The people of Jharkhand have voted for the ruling alliance on developmental initiatives, said Mr Das, adding that he would take forward the 'Swachh Bharat' mission, sweeping a road at Karamtoli here soon after the swearing-in ceremony.

The Chief Minister will hold his first cabinet meeting today, an official release said.

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