Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Attends Shradh Ceremony of Minister's Father
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary joins ministers and leaders at the Shradh ceremony of Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra's father.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Bhagalpur district on Friday to attend the Shradh ceremony of K N Singh, the father of the state's Road Construction Minister, Kumar Shailendra. The ceremony took place at the Minister's residence in Telghi village, located under the Naugachia subdivision.
Paying Respects in Telghi
During his visit, the Chief Minister paid his respects by offering floral tributes to the portrait of the late K N Singh. He spent time in prayer, seeking peace for the departed soul and offering condolences to the grieving family.
The event saw a significant gathering of the state's political leadership. Joining the Chief Minister were:
- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary
- Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha
- Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar (also known as Bulo Mandal)
- Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Sarawagi
- State General Secretary Bhikhu Bhai Dalsania
The ceremony was also attended by several other dignitaries and public representatives, including MLC Sanjay Singh, MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia, former Minister Ramnarayan Mandal, and former MLA Alok Kumar, alongside family members of the Minister.
Taking to X, CM Samrat Choudhary shared his sentiments, stating that he offered humble floral tributes to the departed soul at the residence in Telghi. He prayed for God to grant peace to the soul and provide strength to the bereaved family.
CM's Push for Chhath Puja Preparations
Prior to his visit to Bhagalpur, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was active in Patna on Thursday, focusing on the preparations for the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv. He conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Ganga ghats to ensure that devotees would have a safe and clean environment for their rituals.
Steamer Inspection of the Riverfront
The Chief Minister utilized a steamer to survey a wide stretch of the river, traveling from Nasriganj Ghat to several other key locations, including:
- Collectorate Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Pehlwan Ghat
- Gulabi Ghat, Chaudhary Tola Ghat, and Pathri Ghat
- Gai Ghat, Bhadra Ghat, and Mahavir Ghat
Strict Directives for Public Safety
During the inspection, the CM issued a series of stern directives to officials to prevent any inconvenience to the Chhath vratis (devotees) while they offer Arghya. His primary concerns included:
- Security: Due to the current water levels and flow of the Ganga, he ordered the installation of strong barricades near the ghats and along approach roads to ensure safe movement.
- Sanitation: He emphasized that cleanliness and sanitation must be maintained at all ghats without any laxity.
- Communication: Officials were told to use public announcements to keep devotees informed about the arrangements and important details.
- Traffic: He stressed the need for smooth traffic management to facilitate the flow of people.
According to reports provided to the Chief Minister, Patna has a total of 103 ghats along the Ganga. Of these, 91 have been declared safe, five are considered dangerous, and improvement work is currently underway at seven others.