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Rohini Acharya arrives in Patna for Chhath, to meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:45 PM
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Political activist Rohini Acharya reached Patna ahead of the Chhath festival and announced plans to meet Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Rohini Acharya, a noted political figure, touched down in Patna on the eve of the Chhath Puja celebrations. Her arrival coincides with the city’s heightened festive activities, drawing crowds to the ghats along the Ganges.
In a brief statement to local media, Acharya confirmed she will seek a meeting with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during her stay. She indicated that the discussion will focus on issues affecting the state, though specific agenda items were not disclosed.
The visit underscores the tradition of political leaders using major festivals as a platform to engage with constituents and senior officials. Patna’s municipal authorities have prepared additional security and crowd‑control measures to ensure a smooth flow of devotees and visitors.
No further details on the timing of the meeting have been released, and officials have not commented on the expected outcomes of the discussion.
In a brief statement to local media, Acharya confirmed she will seek a meeting with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during her stay. She indicated that the discussion will focus on issues affecting the state, though specific agenda items were not disclosed.
The visit underscores the tradition of political leaders using major festivals as a platform to engage with constituents and senior officials. Patna’s municipal authorities have prepared additional security and crowd‑control measures to ensure a smooth flow of devotees and visitors.
No further details on the timing of the meeting have been released, and officials have not commented on the expected outcomes of the discussion.