Mon Dec 30 02:41:21 UTC 2024: ## Bihar Mourns Passing of Prominent Administrator and Social Activist Acharya Kishor Kunal
**Patna, Bihar:** The passing of Acharya Kishor Kunal, a former IPS officer, former chairman of the Bihar State Religious Trust Board, and founding secretary of the Mahavira Mandir Trust, has prompted widespread mourning across Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led the tributes, describing Kunal as a skilled administrator and sensitive individual.
Kunal’s death has elicited condolences from a wide spectrum of political leaders, including Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lallan’ and Ashwini Choubey, numerous JD(U) and BJP leaders, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and representatives from various other parties and organizations. RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and Sahsarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale also expressed their grief, highlighting Kunal’s contributions to social, cultural, religious, and spiritual spheres, particularly his active role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Several dignitaries visited Kunal’s home to pay their respects, including Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and Energy Minister Vijendra Yadav. Tributes also poured in from diverse religious communities, with representatives from the Bihar Provincial Agrawal Conference, Jamiat-e-Islami Hind Bihar, and others emphasizing Kunal’s dedication to social service and religious harmony. His deep understanding of Islamic education and charitable systems was also highlighted. Acharya Kunal’s contributions to administration, social work, and religious causes were widely acknowledged as irreplaceable.
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