Patna, March 27 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the Iftar party organised at Haj Bhawan in Patna on Thursday.
He was accompanied by Rural Work Department Minister Ashok Chaudhary, Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Jama Khan, and several other leaders of JD-U.
The event witnessed a significant turnout, promoting the message of brotherhood and communal harmony.
During the event, attendees raised slogans of ‘2025 again CM Nitish Kumar’, indicating strong support for the Chief Minister’s leadership ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Minister Ashok Chaudhary emphasised the importance of such events, saying: “JD-U organises Iftar parties every year to maintain brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims.”
Nitish Kumar has been consistently attending Iftar parties over the last four to five days, showcasing his engagement with the Muslim community.
The first Iftar party was organised at Nitish Kumar’s residence on Sunday, though it faced a partial boycott by some Muslim organisations due to his alliance with the BJP.
Besides, he also attended Chirag Paswan’s Iftar party and joined the Iftar organised by Jitan Ram Manjhi in Patna. He also participated in his party minister Jama Khan’s Iftar event.
The ongoing Iftar events reflect the intense political symbolism in Bihar. The RJD, led by Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been actively spearheading these events.
Lalu Prasad Yadav also hosted an Iftar party at the residence of senior leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui on Monday, which saw a large turnout from the Muslim community.
Despite the enthusiasm at Haj Bhawan, Nitish Kumar refrained from interacting with the media and left the venue shortly after meeting community leaders.
The series of Iftar parties has become a significant platform for political outreach in Bihar. With the 2025 Bihar assembly elections approaching, these events are seen as efforts by political leaders to strengthen community ties and secure voter support, particularly among the Muslim community.
–IANS
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