Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Hoists National Flag at Gandhi Maidan on 80th Independence Day

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Samrat Choudhary on August 15, 2026 hoisted the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here after inspecting the Independence Day parade and outlined his government's vision for building a developed and prosperous state. Addressing the people, Choudhary extended greetings to the state's 14 crore residents and paid tribute to freedom fighters whose sacrifices secured India's independence.

“Freedom is not only a right but also a responsibility,” he said, asserting that Bihar was moving forward with the spirit of “service, resolve and dedication”. Samrat Choudhary highlighted the government's Sahyog camps, held twice a month, as an initiative to take administration to people's doorsteps. He said a 30-day deadline had been fixed for grievance redressal and disciplinary action was being taken against officials found negligent. Of 6,46,181 applications received, 95 per cent had been disposed of, he claimed.

On law and order, Choudhary said Bihar had adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards crime. Under the Emergency Response Support System, 1,833 emergency vehicles provide police, ambulance, fire, disaster-response and other services, with an average response time of 10 minutes.

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Bihar Police jawans take part in full dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day in Patna

 

Bihar Police and para military forces jawans participated in full dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on August 13, 2026. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

Bihar Police Begin Joint Parade Rehearsals for Independence Day 2026 at Gandhi Maidan

Patna:  Bihar Police joint parade rehearsals for the Independence Day 2026 celebrations began at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on August 1. It will continue till August 13. 

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Misery for street vendors due to water-logging on Gandhi Maidan Road

Water-logging created misery for street vendors and commuters on the side of Gandhi Maidan Road in Patna on August 24, 2023.

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Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad being prepared at Gandhi Maidan

Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghand are being prepared at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on September 30 for Ravan Vadh to be held on October 5.

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Preparations on for Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan

 Preparations were on to organise Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on August 1, 2022. NCC cadets also took part in the parade rehearsal at Gandhi Maidan.

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Agniveer aspirants getting ready for physical test

Agniveer aspirants were seen performing exercise at Gandhi Maidan on July 7, 2022 to keep themselves physically fit for the Agniveer recruitment drive. 

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