Villagers Tear Down Campaign Posters After Four-Hour Wait for Bihar CM

Residents of flood-affected Raghopur in Bihar's Navgachhia region gathered early in the morning on Tuesday for a planned official event, only to be left waiting for nearly four hours with no senior officials arriving at the venue.

As the afternoon progressed without any communication about the programme's cancellation or postponement, villagers grew increasingly frustrated. The delayed notification of the change in plans angered residents, who expressed their dismay by tearing down banners and posters that had been erected at the event site.

Local residents said they were not informed in advance about the cancellation or rescheduling of the programme, forcing them to waste time waiting in vain. The incident highlights concerns about coordination between administrative officials and local communities during official visits to flood-affected areas.

Flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region have been a contentious issue, with residents demanding greater attention from state authorities to address damage caused by recent inundations.