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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai on his birth anniversary by garlanding his statue located in Patna.
On the occasion, artists from the Information and Public Relations Department performed aarti and devotional bhajans and kirtans. The programme also included the national song. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Cooperation Minister Ramkripal Yadav, Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary, Science, Technology and Technical Education Minister Sheila Kumari, legislators Shyam Rajak and Arun Manjhi, and Legislative Council members Sanjay Singh and Sanjay Kumar Singh, also known as Gandhi Ji, were among those who paid floral tributes. Chairman of the Farmers Commission Rupnarayan Mehta, other public representatives, former minister and Rai's son Chandrika Rai, along with family members and other dignitaries, also offered floral tributes at the statue. The Chief Minister recalled his contributions to the social and political life of the state. In a post on X, Bihar CM wrote, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the revered former Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Daroga Prasad Rai ji, floral tributes were offered at his statue during the state-organised ceremony, and humble homage was paid." https://x.com/samrat4bjp/status/2095023356408217667?s=20 "His important contributions to the social and political life of Bihar will always be remembered," the post read. Further, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also paid tribute to Rai, recalling his contribution to public service, social justice and democratic values. He described Rai as a renowned freedom fighter, skilled administrator and beloved leader, and said his dedicated life would continue to inspire people. https://x.com/yadavtejashwi/status/2095031644122202459?s=20 "On the birth anniversary of Bihar's former Chief Minister, renowned freedom fighter, skilled administrator, and beloved leader, the late Daroga Prasad Rai ji, heartfelt salutations and humble tribute. His dedicated life to public service, social justice, and democratic values will continue to inspire us all," Yadav wrote in a post on X. (ANI)
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