Amit Shah on three-day visit to Bihar’s Seemanchal
The Hindu
Amit Shah's three-day Bihar visit focuses on border security, infrastructure development, and local governance initiatives in Seemanchal.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) commenced a three-day visit to the Seemanchal region in Bihar from Kishanganj district. He held a review meeting with local authorities and security agencies, including the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) over concerns related to alleged demographic changes.
The Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who also helms the Home Department were present at the meeting.
Mr. Shah will participate in the inauguration of border outposts, the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme-2’, and the e-inauguration and foundation laying of several SSB works.
Mr. Shah arrived at Purnia Airport and, from there, he departed for Kishanganj by helicopter.
On February 26, he will visit Araria, where his programme is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Letti border outpost. The Home Minister will hold a meeting with Superintendents of Police and officials from border districts at the Araria Collectorate.
After a review meeting on issues related to the India-Nepal border, he will participate in the Vibrant Villages Programme-2. On February 27, Mr. Shah will return to Delhi after a high-level review meeting with officials on matters related to border districts in Purnia.
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