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Patna gets ‘State First Clean City’ honour in swachh survekshan 2025-26: Samrat

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday hailed Patna''s recognition as the ‘State First Clean City’ in the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, describing it as a proud achievement for the state.
The award was presented to Patna by President Droupadi Murmu, making the recognition a special occasion of pride for Bihar, the Chief Minister said in a statement.
Choudhary expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued guidance and support towards Bihar''s development. He said that under Modi''s visionary leadership, the state had been making consistent progress in development, sanitation and urban infrastructure.
Congratulating the residents of Patna, elected representatives of the Patna Municipal Corporation, officials and sanitation workers, the Chief Minister said the recognition was the outcome of collective efforts, public participation and growing awareness about cleanliness.
He particularly acknowledged the contribution of sanitation workers, saying their hard work, dedication and commitment had played a significant role in the achievement.
"Cleanliness is not merely a campaign but the foundation of a healthy and developed society," Choudhary said, reiterating his government''s commitment to making all cities in Bihar clean, beautiful, well-organised, modern and developed.
He said the state government would continue to strengthen urban local bodies and ensure greater public participation in sanitation initiatives.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Patna's achievement would inspire other cities in Bihar to improve their cleanliness standards and urban infrastructure, enabling the state to reach new milestones in urban development.
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