Patna, Aug. 23 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Sunday paid tribute to Pandit Rajkumar Shukla on his 151st birth anniversary at a state-level function organised in his honour at the Bihar Legislative Council's Annexe Hall.

Chaudhary formally inaugurated the function by lighting a ceremonial lamp. The event was organised by the Pandit Rajkumar Shukla Smriti Sansthan.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister unveiled the souvenir 'Shukla Shaurya' and honoured Kalpana Patowary with the 'Pandit Rajkumar Shukla Kala Shikhar Samman' for her contribution to the fields of art and music.

Addressing the gathering, Chaudhary said the new generation would be made aware of Pandit Rajkumar Shukla's contributions and the historical significance...