Gaya Ji, Dec. 17 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday offered prayers at Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi temple.

Arvind Kumar Singh, a member of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee, said, "Today, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, popularly known as Vikas Purush, arrived at the Mahabodhi temple. This is his first visit after forming the new government in Bihar. He prayed for peace and development in Bihar."

"He also took part in the prayers at the Bodhi tree. He said that Lord Buddha's message cannot be forgotten as there is a need for peace and Lord Buddha's message across the world," the Temple Management Committee member said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Nitish Kumar announced the 7 Nischay-3 program, set to be implemented in Bihar. ...