Bihar CM walks to secretariat from official residence after PM's appeal to spend wisely
Patna (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday walked from his official residence to the cabinet secretariat in Patna with senior officials, heeding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely in view of the West Asia crisis.
Choudhary travelled on foot around 500 metres from the Lok Sewak Awas (CM’s official residence) to the cabinet secretariat office in the morning, accompanied by the officials.
Earlier, the chief minister had ordered slashing the size of his cavalcade, prompting cabinet colleagues to follow suit.
Choudhary, who became the first BJP leader to head a government in Bihar last month, had also said that his government is planning several steps to reduce the use of fuel, including promoting work-from-home and observing a ‘no vehicle day’ once a week.
To minimise travel requirements, he had said all state government departments have been directed to hold meetings through video-conferencing.
Choudhary had also said directions have been issued to cut down the use of palm oil in canteens at government offices.
Emphasising that the Centre was trying to shield people from the adverse impact of the conflict in West Asia, the PM had on May 10 called for judicious use of fuel, postponement of gold purchases and foreign travel, among other measures, to strengthen the economy.
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Bihar CM hands over Rs 1 cr cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T20 world cup heroics
Patna (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to cricketer Ishan Kishan for his contribution in winning the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Kishan, who has his roots in Nawada district of the state and had spent his early childhood in Patna, called on the chief minister at his office.
The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the cheque.
“Member of the Indian cricket team which won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the brilliant batsman, the son of Bihar, Shri @ishankishan51 Ji, was honoured by the state government with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for his crucial contribution in winning the World Cup,” Choudhary said in a post on X.
Top officials, including Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit and close relatives of Kishan, were also present on the occasion.
