PATNA, Oct 17: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and BJP national president Nitin Nabin visited several Durga Puja pandals across Patna on Saturday to mark Maha Saptami, offering prayers for the country’s peace, prosperity and development.
The two leaders also prayed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to receive continued strength to serve the nation.
During their separate visits, they offered prayers at pandals in Khajpura, Raja Bazar, Sheikhpura, Gardanibagh, Shivpuri, Boring Road, Anandpuri, Dak Bungalow Chauraha, Income Tax Chauraha and other parts of the Bihar capital.
Nabin, who reached Patna on Saturday, later visited Gandhi Maidan and inaugurated the day’s Ramlila performance.
Extending his greetings to people on the occasion of Durga Puja, the BJP president said the festival inspires renewed energy and enthusiasm among people to contribute towards the progress of Bihar and the country.
He said his prayers were also for the well-being of citizens and for Prime Minister Modi to continue receiving the strength needed to serve the nation.
Nabin and Choudhary were also present at the Shri Krishnapuri Durga Puja Samiti in the Krishna Mandal area of the Bankipur Assembly constituency, where they participated in the religious observances.
The BJP president subsequently visited several other puja committees, including Shri Shri Nisha Devi Sthan Trust Durga Puja Samiti, New Area Sarvajanik Durga Puja Samiti and Nav Yuvak Sangh.
He also offered prayers at Shri Shri Durga Puja Samiti, organised by Nav Yuvak Sangh at Pirmohani near Uma Cinema in the Kadamkuan Mandal area.
Referring to West Bengal, where the BJP formed the government earlier this year, Nabin said Durga Puja was being celebrated with enthusiasm. He described the festivities as a moment of pride for followers of Sanatan Dharma.