CM Nitish Kumar opens 17 projects, unveils Bihar’s 1st suspension bridge
Modelled on the iconic Laxman Jhula of Rishikesh, the bridge is expected to give Punpun a distinct identity in the tourism sector
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Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 17 development projects in Patna district.
The projects include 12 from the power sector and four from the tourism department, highlighting the government’s focus on infrastructure and public services.
The key attraction of the event was the inauguration of Bihar’s first cable suspension bridge over the Punpun River, built at a cost of Rs82.99 crore.
Modelled on the iconic Laxman Jhula of Rishikesh, the bridge is expected to give Punpun a distinct identity in the tourism sector.
Locals have already begun referring to it as the “Laxman Jhula of Punpun”.
Accompanying the Chief Minister, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary remarked, “Along with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, I attended the inauguration ceremony of Bihar’s first cable suspension bridge at Punpun in Patna. Famous as ‘Laxman Jhula’, this bridge will be helpful for pedestrians, small vehicles, and devotees visiting the Pitru Paksha fair.”
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Library at Dulhin Bazaar and interacted with beneficiary families of the social security pension.
“I met a large number of mothers and sisters who expressed gratitude for the government’s welfare schemes,” Kumar said. The event saw enthusiastic participation from women holding posters thanking the Chief Minister for providing 125 units of free electricity and social security pensions.
