Bihar government faces backlash over honoring Parvati Devi

A controversy has arisen in Bihar over the state government's decision to celebrate the birth anniversary of Parvati Devi, a former MLA and mother of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, as a state function every year on March 15. Critics, including RJD spokesman Shakti Singh Yadav, argue that Parvati Devi's brief political career and lack of significant contributions do not warrant this honor. They accuse the government of misusing power. The BJP has defended the decision, stating that Parvati Devi was involved in social work and that the government has valid reasons for the recognition. The first celebration took place on March 15 in Munger.