Patna, Oct. 27 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday extended greetings on Chhath Puja and wished for the well-being of the state's people.

Choudhary is also Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from the Tarapur assembly constituency of Bihar.

"I extend my best wishes to the people of Bihar and the country on the occasion of Chhath Puja. May Lord Surya Dev bless the people of the state," Choudhary told reporters.

Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing everyone happiness and prosperity.

In a post on X, President Murmu said, "On the sacred occasion of the great festival of Chhath Puja, I extend my heartfelt congratulations...