India, Feb. 11 -- BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday asserted in the Bihar assembly that the state's image has improved substantially since the NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, assumed power, defeating the RJD-Congress combine. Nabin, a former state minister who continues to represent the Bankipur seat, turned up at the House for the first time since he was catapulted to the top party post a month ago.

"I remember my days as a student, when I had not dreamt of entering politics, and I can recall the image crisis Bihar suffered from. I note with satisfaction that under the leadership of the chief minister, the image has improved substantially and Bihar is now being treated with respect," the BJP chief said.

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