TRIBUTES TO PROF. KANHAIYA BAHADUR SINHA

TRIBUTES TO PROF. KANHAIYA BAHADUR SINHA

10-AUG-ENG 17

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL              

ARA---------------------------A memorial meeting was organized under the joint aegis of the Loknayak Jayaprakash Smarak Smriti Sansthan and the 'Budhijivi Parivar' (Intellectuals' Family) to honor educationist and teachers' leader Prof. Kanhaiya Bahadur Sinha (Prof. K.B. Sinha). Presided over by former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Durga Vijay Singh, the meeting saw educationists, principals, social activists, and members of various organizations paying floral tributes and recalling Prof. Sinha's personality and contributions. The program commenced with the offering of floral tributes at the portrait of Prof. K.B. Sinha. His nephew, Nitish Kumar, was specially present on the occasion. Former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Durga Vijay Singh, former Principal Prof. Kamal Kumari, Prof. Satyanarayan Singh, and his brothers Brahmeshwar and Sushil Kumar were present on the dais. The program was conducted by Ashok Manav, while Ramaiya Kumar Singh handled the organizational responsibilities. Addressing the gathering, Prof. N.P. Palit, Principal of Mahila College, stated that the entire state of Bihar is familiar with Prof. K.B. Sinha's personality and achievements; speaking about him is akin to showing a lamp to the sun. Principal Prof. Sanjay Tripathi remarked that Prof. Sinha was a man without enemies (*Ajatashatru*) and was respected across all sections of society. Prof. O.P. Rai noted that Prof. K.B. Sinha worked ceaselessly for the upliftment of teachers, adding that it is the responsibility of all to uphold the standards and values ​​he established. Prof. Vishwanath Chaudhary stated that resolving teachers' issues was the primary objective of his life. Prof. Diwakar Pandey described him as a great educationist and a true well-wisher of teachers. Prof. Awadh Bihari Singh remarked that no one could match Prof. K.B. Sinha's logical acumen. He possessed an extraordinary ability to present any subject forcefully, backed by solid facts. Prof. Satyanarayan Singh recalled his eloquence, his deep knowledge of facts, and his contributions to issues concerning teachers' salaries and pensions. A large number of people paid tribute on this occasion, including Raju Yadav, Hakim Prasad, Padma Shri Bhim Singh Bhavesh, Prof. Brajesh Kumar, Dr. Dinesh Prasad Sinha, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, Dr. Jitendra Shukla, D. Rajan, Salil Bharatiya, former MLA Ramakant Thakur, and former MLA Shivanand Tiwari.

Speakers remarked that the passing of Prof. Kanhaiya Bahadur Sinha is an irreparable loss to the academic world and society. Throughout his life, he championed the cause of teachers' welfare, the advancement of education, and social issues. His ideology, work ethic, and efforts to secure teachers' rights will continue to serve as a source of inspiration for future generations. If you wish, I can also draft this as a full-fledged news report of 500–600 words in a compelling journalistic style.