Bihar Governor Launches Book 'Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar'

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Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar unveiled a book titled 'Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar' on 19th August 2024 in Patna, Bihar.

An Overview of the News

• The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi.

• It is co-authored by Ashok Choudary, Minister of Rural Works Department, Government of Bihar, and his daughter Shambhavi Choudhary, Member of Parliament (MP Lok Sabha), Samastipur, Bihar.

• The book focuses on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's contributions to Bihar's development.

• It aims to inspire and educate younger generations about Nitish Kumar's work and legacy.

About Bihar

• Formation: 22 March 1912

• Capital: Patna

• Governor: Rajendra Arlekar

• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar (JD(U))

• Deputy Chief Ministers: Vijay Kumar Sinha (BJP), Samrat Choudhary (BJP)

• Rajya Sabha Seats: 16

• Lok Sabha Seats: 40

• State Symbols:

  • Bird: House sparrow

  • Fish: Walking catfish

  • Flower: Marigold

  • Mammal: Gaur

  • Tree: Peepal tree