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A Short Note on the First Ministers in Bihar

In this article, we'll learn about the first chief minister of Bihar, the first governor of Bihar. Also, get to know the state symbols of Bihar.

Bihar is a state in India. It is famous for Buddhism, which originates from the concept of non-violence. Gautam Buddha acquired knowledge under a tree at Bodhgaya. Bihar is a state of rich culture where farming is prominent. The name Bihar derives from the Sanskrit word ‘vihar’. Bihar comprises 38 districts. Patna is the capital of Bihar. This state has many rivers such as Ganga, Son, Koshi etc. In this article, you will learn about the first chief minister of Bihar.

Also, get to know about the state symbols of Bihar

You will also learn about the first governor of Bihar.

Who is the First chief minister of Bihar?

Do you know about the first chief minister of Bihar? The first chief minister of Bihar is Shri Krishna Sinha. Shri Babu was the first chief minister of Bihar

Birthplace 

The first chief minister of Bihar was born on 21st October 1887. His birthplace is in the Munger district.

Family

Unfortunately, he lost his mother at a very young age of five due to the plague. His mother is a very frank woman.

He was married and had two sons named Shivshankar and Bandishankar.

Education of the first chief minister of Bihar

He gets his primary education in a government school in the Munger district. 

After his bachelor’s, he got his master’s degree from Calcutta.

He did a doctorate in law from Patna university. In 1915, he started working or practising law at Munger.

The political legacy of the first chief minister of Bihar

The political legacy of the first chief minister of Bihar is incredible and is mentioned below in short notes-

  • The first five-year plan was established in the agriculture sector. 
  • The second five-year plan worked in various sectors such as Barauni thermal power station(currently closed but prominent at that time), locomotive shed in Garhara, Damodar valley corporation
  • In his legacy, Bihar attained new heights of improvement.
  • There are various river valley projects on Koshi.
  • He was the first chief minister of Bihar who abolished the Zamindari in Bihar.
  • He also went to imprisonment under British rule for eight years.
  • His mass addressing was effective and known as ‘lion’s roar’ known as Bihar Kesari.
  • As the first chief minister of Bihar, he did a great job. His contributions are incredible.
  • Regarded as Architect of Bihar.
  • He worked on upliftment and empowerment of Dalits’ condition, allowing them to enter Baidyanath Dham.
  • For Bihari students, he established the Rajendra Chatra Niwas at Calcutta.

Brief knowledge of the first governor of Bihar

Jairamdas Daulatram was the first governor of Bihar.

He was a freedom fighter and independent activist.

The early life of the first governor of Bihar

He was born in a Hindu family in Karachi. 

Education of the first governor of Bihar

He started practising law but left it soon due to his interest in another field.

The freedom struggle of the first governor of Bihar.

The first governor of Bihar had great relations with Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, and Dr Rajendra prasad.

He was a devoted follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Bapu compared him to pure gold. 

Mrs Sarojini Naidu describes him as the ‘Lamp of the desert.’

  • He was an active participant in the Home rule Movement under British rule.
  • He joined the Indian National Congress.

What are the state symbols of Bihar?

  • Gaur is the State Animal of Bihar 
  • Peepal Tree(Scientific name: Sacred fig) is the state tree of Bihar.
  • Sparrow is the state bird of Bihar.
  • Kachmar (Orchid tree) is the state flower of Bihar.

Two famous informal symbols of Bihar that are ultimately popular are:

  • Litti chokha is the State Dish of Bihar.
  • Chhath Puja is the State festival of Bihar.

Conclusion

In this article, you learned about some Bihar specific information. The most important points to be considered are mentioned. This article includes the contributions of the first chief minister and governor of Bihar. 

Bihar is always a state famous for Buddhism and its values. The non-violence concept originated in Bihar. This information leads you to know about the first chief minister of Bihar. Also, about the first governor of Bihar.

The state symbols of Bihar are the representations of the state. Every symbol has its significance. The informal symbols of Bihar are based on their interest in food and worship in festivals.

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