Mauritius PM visiting Bihar today

Patna, Feb 18 : Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam will arrive on a three-day visit to Bihar this afternoon.

During his visit, Ramgoolam will address a gathering at the Sri Krishna Memorial Hall where a short film on the life and accomplishments of his father will also be shown.

Ramgoolam's father Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam originally hailed from Bihar and was Prime Minister of the island nation from 1961-82.

Later, Navin Ramgoolam will participate in a cultural program at the Gandhi Maidan where artists from Mauritius and Bihar will perform together.

On Tuesday, Ramgoolam will visit Siwan to offer prayers at a local Hanuman Temple.

The Prime Minister will also visit Harigaon in Bhojpur District, his ancestral village.

He will visit Nalanda and Gaya before leaving for Delhi on Wednesday.

ANI