District authorities, including DC Faiz Ak Ahmad Mumtaz and SP Ajay Kumar, received the distinguished guests with full honors. Before the guard of honor, the couple embraced traditional customs, entering the divine abode with family members for a meticulously conducted puja.

Post-rituals, Soren engaged warmly with well-wishers who showered anniversary felicitations. The occasion highlighted the chief minister’s commitment to spiritual practices amid his demanding administrative duties. Rajrappa’s significance as a powerhouse of tantric energy amplified the event’s aura.

This anniversary pilgrimage not only celebrated personal bonds but also symbolized a call for unity and prosperity in Jharkhand. As Soren balances governance with tradition, such moments inspire public faith in his leadership rooted in cultural ethos.

Under the joint banners of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and ‘Mera Bharat’, the march commenced from Ramgarh College and proceeded towards Patel Chowk. The event began with a powerful collective rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’, setting a patriotic tone for the day.

MP Manish Jaiswal highlighted Sardar Patel’s monumental contributions to nation-building and the integration of princely states into the Indian Union. He emphasized that true tribute to Patel lies in embodying his spirit of prioritizing national interest above all else. Jaiswal described Patel’s life as a testament to courage, self-confidence, and unwavering dedication to duty. MLA Roshan Lal Choudhary urged everyone present to step forward and serve the nation.

The gathering also included prominent figures such as BJP District President Praveen Mehta, Ranjan Kumar alias Kuntu Babu, Dr. Sanjay Prasad Singh, Raju Kushwaha, District Vice President Ranjan Fauji, Mahendra Prajapati, Sanjeet Kumar, Rajiv Jaiswal, Raju Chaturvedi, Vijay Jaiswal, Sanjeev Kumar Babla, and Sardar Anmol Singh, among other distinguished individuals.

Organized under the banners of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and ‘Mera Bharat’, the Unity March commenced with a collective rendition of ‘Vande Mataram.’ Participants, including MP Jaiswal and MLA Chaudhary, walked from Ramgarh College to Patel Chowk, reflecting on Patel’s monumental contributions.

MP Manish Jaiswal emphasized the enduring legacy of Sardar Patel in nation-building and the integration of princely states. He stated that true homage can be paid by embodying his spirit of prioritizing national interest above all else. Jaiswal highlighted Patel’s life as a beacon of courage, self-reliance, and unwavering duty. MLA Roshan Lal Chaudhary urged everyone present to actively contribute to national service.

The program was further graced by the presence of several prominent figures, including BJP District President Praveen Mehta, Ranjay Kumar alias Kuntu Babu, Dr. Sanjay Prasad Singh, Raju Kushwaha, District Vice President Ranjan Fauji, Mahendra Prajapati, Sanjeet Kumar, Rajiv Jaiswal, Raju Chaturvedi, Vijay Jaiswal, Sanjeev Kumar Babla, and Sardar Anmol Singh, among other esteemed individuals.

The deceased include the truck driver, Manish Kumar, a resident of Keredari Hazaribagh, and a woman named Vilaso Devi, a resident of Jena Mod Bokaro. After receiving initial treatment, more than half a dozen injured passengers were referred from Sadar Hospital to RIMS for better care. Upon receiving news of the accident, Ramgarh police arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations.

According to reports, the driver of the bus, named Shri Gokul (JH 10 BM 8219), en route from Dhanbad to Ramgarh, attempted to overtake another vehicle, leading to a collision with a coal-laden truck (JH 13 C 0232) traveling in the opposite direction. The truck driver and a female passenger died at the scene.

Injured passengers were transported to the Sadar Hospital with the assistance of local residents. The doctor referred six critically injured individuals to RIMS after initial treatment. Many other passengers were treated at Sadar Hospital. The impact of the collision was so severe that the front ends of both vehicles were badly damaged.

An advocate was also among the passengers in the bus. Advocate Arvind Kumar Pathak, a member of the Ramgarh Bar Association and resident of Gola, was traveling to Ramgarh. He later succumbed to his injuries at RIMS.

The injured passengers treated at Sadar Hospital include Bijendra Rajwar and Kanhu Kumar (Chas Bokaro), Suraj Rajwar (Balidih, Bokaro), Madhu Rani (Bokaro Steel City), Sarita Kumari and W. Mahato (Katra, Dhanbad), Surkhi Pandey and Mantu Kumar (Peterwar), Saguffa alias Pammi (Indrajara Charhi), Shibu Sav and Pano Devi (Jenamod Bokaro), Basanti Devi (Rangamati, Chas), along with eight others including five children from the same family, all residents of Bokaro.

According to initial reports, the driver of the bus, identified as Sri Gokul (JH 10 BM 8219), was attempting to overtake when the vehicle collided with a coal-laden truck (JH 13 C 0232) coming from the opposite direction. The truck driver and a female passenger died instantly at the scene.