India, June 5 -- Former Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has said the state should strive to become so healthy that hospitals and medical colleges are left with no patients to treat.

Speaking at a public event recently, Sinha said, "Our mission should be to make the health of the people of Bihar-and the country- so good that there would be no need for medical colleges and hospitals."

"This is a resolve we can take. The soil of Bihar has that capability. This is a land of knowledge, a land of science, and a land rich in cultural heritage," he added.

Later, Sinha shared a clip of his speech on X, featuring his remarks.

Sinha also reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing a connection between people's lifestyles and their ...