Those put up by supporters of the Grand Alliance government criticised the BJP leadership for violence in Manipur and misuse of central agencies - the CBI, ED and the Income Tax department.

Meanwhile, ahead of his visit to Lakhisarai, supporters of the ruling Mahagathbandhan parties and the opposition BJP have put up posters near the airport and at several locations in Patna. Shah had last visited the state nearly three months ago. Shah will also offer prayers at Ashok Dham, a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, before addressing a public meeting there. He will be received by senior BJP leaders, including the state party president Samrat Choudhary and union ministers from Bihar. He will address a mega rally at Lakhisarai. Shah is slated to arrive at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport here this afternoon and leave for Lakhisarai in Munger district, about 150 km away, in a helicopter. Everyone has the right to visit Bihar,” the chief minister said to questions on Shah's proposed visit to Lakhisarai later in the day.Īsked for his comment on the Opposition parties' meeting here, which was hosted by him, Kumar said, “The meeting is over … We will speak later on this”. Kumar, who was speaking to reporters here, however, evaded questions on the Modi government's strong pitch for the Uniform Civil Code. Shah's visit to the state later during the day will be the first by any top BJP leader after the June 23 meeting here of opposition parties which was held to discuss and chart out a path ahead of the 2024 general election. Patna, June 29 (PTI) Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Lakhisarai on Thursday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said everybody is free to visit the state.

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