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Nagaland and Bihar Governors Attend Dussehra Festivities with CM Samrat Choudhary in Patna
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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The Governors of Nagaland and Bihar joined Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for the Dussehra celebrations in Patna, marking a high‑profile attendance at the city’s festive events.
Patna’s annual Dussehra celebrations featured a notable gathering of political dignitaries as the Governors of Nagaland and Bihar accompanied Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary during the festivities. The event, held at the city’s traditional venue, showcased the customary procession of the effigies and cultural performances that mark the triumph of good over evil.
The presence of the two governors underscored the inter‑state camaraderie and the importance the state places on cultural diplomacy. Both officials took part in the ceremonial lighting of the ceremonial lamp and addressed the crowd, highlighting the shared heritage of the festival across India.
Organisers said the participation of senior leaders adds a sense of gravitas to the celebrations and encourages communal harmony. Security arrangements were tightened, and the gathering attracted a large number of devotees and tourists who witnessed the ritualistic burning of the Ravana effigy.
The Dussehra event in Patna, a key highlight of the city’s cultural calendar, continues to draw attention from political and cultural circles alike, reinforcing the festival’s role as a platform for unity and public engagement.
The presence of the two governors underscored the inter‑state camaraderie and the importance the state places on cultural diplomacy. Both officials took part in the ceremonial lighting of the ceremonial lamp and addressed the crowd, highlighting the shared heritage of the festival across India.
Organisers said the participation of senior leaders adds a sense of gravitas to the celebrations and encourages communal harmony. Security arrangements were tightened, and the gathering attracted a large number of devotees and tourists who witnessed the ritualistic burning of the Ravana effigy.
The Dussehra event in Patna, a key highlight of the city’s cultural calendar, continues to draw attention from political and cultural circles alike, reinforcing the festival’s role as a platform for unity and public engagement.