Fri Jan 02 20:16:00 UTC 2026: ## News Article: Bihar CM Urges Union Government to Improve Kumhrar Park

Patna, January 3, 2026 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called on the Union government to enhance the development and maintenance of Kumhrar Park, a historically significant site in Patna maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The request was made during an inspection of the park on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Kumar emphasized the park’s importance as an ancient site associated with the Magadha Empire, noting that it attracts historians, students, and tourists from across India and abroad. He stressed the need to improve the presentation and preservation of the park’s historical artifacts, which include remnants of pillars from the Magadha and Mauryan periods, and excavations from Bulandibagh and Kumhrar.

During the inspection, officials informed the Chief Minister that the park is currently under the control of the Central Government and managed by the ASI. The park is home to a submerged 80-pillared assembly hall dating back to the Mauryan period, discovered during excavations in the early and mid-20th century. Due to rising groundwater levels, the site was filled with soil and sand in 2005 to protect the ruins. The Pataliputra Gallery within the park showcases the history, art, architecture, and artifacts uncovered from the excavations.

Kumar asserted that improved maintenance and beautification were essential to educate visitors about the historical significance of the site. His call to action aims to preserve Bihar’s rich historical heritage for future generations.

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