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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary visits Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib, offers prayers

IANS | April 16, 2026 05:18 PM

PATNA: Soon after assuming office, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib in Patna on Thursday, marking his first visit to the revered Sikh shrine as CM.

Arriving at around 1 p.m., he entered the Darbar Sahib and bowed his head in reverence before Guru Maharaj, seeking blessings for the prosperity and development of Bihar.

A large number of BJP supporters were also present during his visit.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that India is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh.

He emphasised that Bihar has witnessed significant development over the past two decades under Nitish Kumar and expressed hope that the state will continue on the path of growth.

Samrat Choudhary also recalled his association with the historic site during the 350th Prakash Parv celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, when he served as a minister.

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