Bihar Republic Day: Celebrations, Padma Shri Honors, and Tragic Accidents

• Republic Day celebrated across Bihar; flag hoisted at Gandhi Maidan, Patna by Legislative Council Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh and Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary.
• CM Nitish Kumar hoisted the flag at 1, Aane Marg, saluted armed contingents, and extended greetings, feeding jalebis to children.
• Three personalities from Bihar, including Bharat Singh Bharti from Bhojpur, received the Padma Shri Award for 2026, bringing joy to the region.
• Controversy erupted in Madhepura's Chandni Chowk over open chicken slaughter on Republic Day, allegedly for the police line mess.
• Tragic accidents reported: a youth died in Sheikhpura after being hit by a tractor-trolley, and another youth was crushed by a truck in Danapur, leading to protests.

Why It Matters: Bihar observed Republic Day with official celebrations, Padma Shri honors, and unfortunate incidents of accidents and controversy.