Bihar is heading towards rapid development: Kelly

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Patna, Jan 20: The Director and Public Affairs Officer of the American Center in Kolkata, Douglas G Kelly today stated that Bihar is heading towards a rapid development and urbanisation.

Mr Kelly, who was in the city today, told newspersons that under the new regime the state was changing fast and huge developmental activities have taken place in the central part of the capital city.

He further admitted that he was unable to comment on the developmental scenario in the state's rural areas as he had not visited them during his stay in the state.

''Lot of shopping complexes and other business establishments that have come up recently in Patna points towards the development,''Mr Kelly added.

Though he refused to make any statements on the present law and order situation he lauded the efforts of Nitish Kumar government in emphasising to improve the situation.

Citing the example of reduced crime rate in New York, Mr Kelly said New York had highest number of criminal cases 15 years ago but now it has plummeted due to the combination of demographic changes and stringent law enforcement.

He also said development of a region lessens crime.


UNI

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