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Bihar Leader Dharmendra Prasad Calls for Brotherhood and Development on Chhath, Warns Against ‘Intellectual Naxalism’ in Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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During a Chhath celebration in Patna, Bihar MLA Dharmendra Prasad urged unity and development while warning against what he termed ‘intellectual Naxalism’.
Patna, Bihar – On the occasion of the Chhath festival, local legislator Dharmendra Prasad addressed a gathering of devotees and party workers, emphasizing the need for communal harmony and accelerated development in the state. He highlighted that the festive spirit should reinforce brotherhood among citizens and serve as a catalyst for socio‑economic progress.
Prasad also warned against the rise of what he described as “intellectual Naxalism,” suggesting that extremist ideologies are increasingly being propagated through academic and cultural platforms. He urged youth and intellectuals to reject such narratives and focus on constructive nation‑building activities.
The remarks were made during a brief tour of the city’s Chhath puja sites, where the leader interacted with pilgrims and inspected arrangements for the festival. No immediate policy announcements accompanied the speech, but the statements are expected to shape the political discourse ahead of upcoming local elections.
Political analysts note that the leader’s focus on development aligns with the state government’s broader agenda, while the caution against extremist thought reflects ongoing security concerns in parts of Bihar.
The event concluded with traditional prayers and a call for collective effort to achieve the promised progress.
Prasad also warned against the rise of what he described as “intellectual Naxalism,” suggesting that extremist ideologies are increasingly being propagated through academic and cultural platforms. He urged youth and intellectuals to reject such narratives and focus on constructive nation‑building activities.
The remarks were made during a brief tour of the city’s Chhath puja sites, where the leader interacted with pilgrims and inspected arrangements for the festival. No immediate policy announcements accompanied the speech, but the statements are expected to shape the political discourse ahead of upcoming local elections.
Political analysts note that the leader’s focus on development aligns with the state government’s broader agenda, while the caution against extremist thought reflects ongoing security concerns in parts of Bihar.
The event concluded with traditional prayers and a call for collective effort to achieve the promised progress.