Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned to his roots on Thursday to commemorate a solemn family occasion. He visited his native village, Kalyan Bigaha in the Harnaut block of Nalanda district, to pay homage to his late mother, Parmeshwari Devi, on her death anniversary.
A Family Tribute at Smriti Vatika
The ceremony took place at the Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh Smriti Vatika, a memorial garden named after his father. The Chief Minister began by garlanding the statue of his mother, Parmeshwari Devi, honoring her memory. He also paid floral tributes to the statues of his father, Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh, and his wife, Manju Sinha.
Nitish Kumar was not alone in his remembrance. His elder brother, Satish Kumar, and his son, Nishant Kumar, accompanied him and also participated in the tribute by garlanding the statues. The event turned into a gathering of both family and state functionaries, blending personal loss with public duty.
Dignitaries and Locals Join the Ceremony
The Chief Minister's visit drew a significant crowd of officials and villagers. Key figures from the state administration and politics were present to share in the moment. The attendees included:
- Minister Shrawan Kumar
- Nalanda MP Kaushalendra Kumar
- Several current and former lawmakers
- His secretary, Chandrashekhar Singh
- Patna Commissioner Animesh Parashar
- DM Thiyagarajan S M
- SSP Kartikeya K Sharma
- Nalanda DM Kundan Kumar
- SP Bharat Soni
A large number of local villagers also gathered to witness the ceremony, highlighting the connection between the leader and his birthplace.
Puja and Public Interaction in Kalyan Bigaha
Following the homage at the memorial garden, Nitish Kumar proceeded to a village temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, locally known as Devi Sthan. There, he performed a puja, praying specifically for the peace, happiness, and overall well-being of the people of Bihar. This act underscored his public commitment alongside the private family observance.
The visit also provided an opportunity for direct engagement. The Chief Minister took time to interact with the local residents, listening to their concerns and sharing moments with the community of his ancestral village. This blend of personal remembrance and public interaction marked a day of both reflection and connection for the state's leader.
