Bihar CM donates one month’s salary to flood victims
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary handed over a cheque for ₹2,70,000 to Lokesh Kumar Singh, the Secretary to the Chief Minister.. File | Photo Credit: ANI
More National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Bihar came forward to help the flood-affected people by giving their monthly salaries to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. A day after BJP national president Nitin Nabindonated three months’ salary (₹6.35 lakh), Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday (September 19, 2026) donated one month’s salary to flood victims.
Mr. Choudhary handed over a cheque for ₹2,70,000 to Lokesh Kumar Singh, the Secretary to the Chief Minister. He appealed to the people of the State, as well as the capable sections of society, to donate generously to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund so that maximum assistance can be provided to those affected during times of disaster.
He also stated that the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund serves as a vital medium for assisting the needy adding that relief and aid operations could be made even more effective through the participation of capable individuals in society.
Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Sanjay Saraogi handed over a cheque for ₹51 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as a donation from the State BJP. He mentioned that assisting flood-affected families during this time of disaster is the collective responsibility of both society and the government.
Mr. Saraogi also announced that all BJP MPs, MLAs, and MLCs in Bihar would contribute one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He added that the State BJP will continue to provide necessary support to ensure relief reaches flood-affected families.
Janata Dal (United) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra also handed over a cheque for one month’s salary to the Chief Minister for the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
On September 18, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan announced that all the MPs, MLAs, including one MLC of his party, will contribute one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the flood victims.
In Bihar, nearly 50 lakh people are affected due to floods in 15 districts. On September 16, a central team led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bihar to assess the damage.
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