Nitish Kumar to Launch Pragati Yatra from Bagaha in West Champaran Today

Patna, Dec 23 (NationPress) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will officially commence the Pragati Yatra from Bagaha in West Champaran on Monday. All arrangements for the Yatra have been thoroughly finalized.
It is anticipated that the Chief Minister will aim to highlight his development initiatives across the state through this Yatra.
To ensure safety and security, approximately 500 police personnel have been assigned, along with 150 officers and magistrates. The local administration in West Champaran has been diligently working to guarantee a successful and impactful event.
“A thorough security framework has been established to facilitate the seamless execution of the Yatra. The district administration is committed to overseeing all preparations,” stated Sushant Kumar Saroj, SP of West Champaran.
The district administration has also constructed two helipads in Kadamhiya village and Santpur to accommodate the Chief Minister's helicopter landings. Significant beautification and organizational efforts have been made in the district in anticipation of the CM's visit.
Special focus is directed towards Santpur Ghothwa Tola, located near the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, to showcase its developmental progress. Initiatives are underway to enhance local women’s participation through Anganwadi workers and the Jeevika group, creating a variety of handicrafts in preparation for the event.
This event represents a strategic blend of governance, development, and political messaging, with numerous long-standing projects being expedited.
On the eve of the Pragati Yatra, the Janata Dal-United (JDU) initiated a promotional campaign with posters declaring -- "When it comes to Bihar, the name is only Nitish Kumar." These posters have been widely displayed in Patna and surrounding districts, reinforcing Nitish Kumar’s image as the embodiment of Bihar's leadership.
According to the schedule for the initial phase of the Pragati Yatra, Nitish Kumar will be visiting West Champaran on Monday. After an overnight stay at Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve, he will proceed to East Champaran on December 24. Due to the Christmas Holiday on December 25, no activities are planned for that day.
His itinerary includes visits to Sheohar and Sitamarhi on December 26, followed by a trip to Muzaffarpur on December 27, and concluding with visits to Vaishali on December 28 before returning to Patna.