Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan Celebrates New Year at Lalu Prasad Yadav's Home
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Patna, Jan 2 (NationPress) Newly appointed Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday celebrated his inaugural New Year's day in office by participating in a series of significant meetings, demonstrating a spirit of goodwill and fostering friendly relations across the political landscape.
On the evening of January 1, 2025, Governor Khan paid a visit to the home of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, a former Union minister and ex-Bihar Chief Minister. He met with the RJD chief, his wife Rabri Devi, and other family members, including former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.
The Governor conveyed his New Year greetings and extended birthday wishes to Rabri Devi, who celebrates her special day alongside the New Year festivities.
This gathering showcased a rare moment of camaraderie and warmth amidst Bihar's often politically charged atmosphere. Security measures outside the residence were notably stringent, reflecting the importance of the Governor's visit.
Earlier that day, Tejashwi Yadav visited the Raj Bhavan to personally wish the Governor a 'Happy New Year'.
The two leaders engaged in a 15-minute conversation, emphasizing a collaborative tone as Bihar progresses under the newly appointed Governor's leadership.
At Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, a continuous stream of RJD workers arrived to extend New Year greetings to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
The residence turned into a bustling hub of activity as party workers brought gifts and well wishes for Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi.
Political analysts suggested that the vibrant atmosphere underscored the party's ongoing engagement with its base, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.
Earlier, Lalu Prasad took to social media to share his New Year wishes with the people of Bihar.
His message centered on hope, equity, and unity, wishing for the elimination of poverty, unemployment, and socio-economic disparities.
"I wish for enhanced communal harmony and a prosperous future for the state's populace to promote social justice and inclusive development," Lalu Prasad stated in his post.
Earlier in the day, Governor Khan also visited Kalyan Bigha, the native village of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to pay tribute by offering flowers at the statue of Nitish Kumar's late mother.
