Patna, Nov. 11 -- 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 Pat...