Health teams are shocked because the number also includes more than 400 children. Doctors say many families work as migrants in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, which increases the risk of infection.

Around 5,000 patients receive medicines every month from the Sitamarhi ART Centre. Others travel outside Bihar for treatment. Dr. Haseen Akhtar said that positive patients must follow strict precautions.

Officials believe many children got infected from their parents. The administration now plans to increase awareness programs and expand HIV testing in villages.

A debate has also started about the exact number of AIDS patients. Some posts claim Sitamarhi has 6,707 AIDS patients, including 428 children. State data shows that from 2012 to 2025, Bihar recorded 97,000 AIDS cases. The Sitamarhi share is part of this 13-year count.

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Union Minister Nityanand Rai reached Baghi Dham in Sitamarhi and offered prayers at the samadhi of ascetic Narayan Das Ji Maharaj. He prayed for Bihar’s peace and prosperity and later joined a collective Ramdhun with devotees. He also supported building a grand Sita Maiya temple at Punaura Dham.

Both leaders highlighted Bihar’s deep spiritual roots and its role in India’s religious identity. They said these pilgrim sites would not only boost faith but also improve local tourism and the economy. As Bihar Elections conclude, faith and politics now walk hand in hand.

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Their elimination brought huge relief to the residents of Sitamarhi, who had lived in fear for months. Police and local businessmen expressed satisfaction, saying peace has finally returned. Though people avoided speaking publicly, their relief was evident after the end of the Sigma & Company gang.

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AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said Priyanka will cover programmes in Supaul and Madhubani on August 26. The next day, she will offer prayers at the Maa Janaki temple in Sitamarhi. Party leaders believe her presence will boost the opposition’s campaign against what they describe as “vote theft.”

Rahul Gandhi has already been drawing attention with his motorcycle ride in Purnea district, where he was joined by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. During the ride, a youth breached security and kissed Rahul, leaving him surprised. He later stopped at a roadside dhaba near Jalalgarh to have tea with locals. Earlier in Katihar, he interacted with makhana farmers and promised a debt-free future for agricultural workers.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will also join the Yatra later this month, along with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

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