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Nagar Kirtan Draws Crowds in Patna as Nitish Kumar Orders Micro-Level Monitoring for Prakash Utsav

Officials prioritized quicker completion of the Prakash Punj watchtower to ease pilgrim access.

Overview

  • The second-day Nagar Kirtan covered roughly 4 km from Gaighat Gurudwara to Takht Sahib with Gatka displays, Panj Pyare leading, and widespread community participation.
  • Police reported turnout in the lakhs and said foot patrols, Quick Response Teams, and CCTV monitoring were in place across Patna City.
  • Nitish Kumar inspected Prakash Punj and directed officials to expedite the under-construction watchtower, with the surrounding area being developed as a green space.
  • The chief minister reviewed the OP Shah Community Hall and the tent city at Kangan Ghat, where officials briefed him on a planned multi-level parking facility.
  • A traffic DSP, Ajit Kumar, sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle from the CM’s convoy and was reported out of danger.