Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Six-Lane Ganges Bridge Linking Patna to Raghopur
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Inauguration of Six-Lane Bridge | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 4.57 km-long bridge over the Ganges, connecting Patna and Raghopur. |
| Political Significance | The bridge links Patna (state capital) with Raghopur, the stronghold of RJD president Lalu Prasad. |
| Inauguration Ceremony | The ribbon was cut near Kachchi Dargah, a mosque in Patna. Attended by Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and Assembly Speaker Nawal Kishor Yadav. |
| Direct Engagement with Opposition | Kumar drove to Raghopur, the constituency of Tejashwi Yadav, showcasing strategic political engagement. |
| Transformative Impact | The bridge ends dependency on boat transportation, improving connectivity, economic activities, healthcare, and education in Raghopur diyara (riverine area). |
| Election Context | Kumar is seeking a fifth consecutive term as Bihar CM in the upcoming elections. |