Begusarai: The launch ceremony of Dr. Bhagwan Prasad Sinha's book 'Chaukhandi (Lal Matihani: Bhusari Ka Beijing)' was held on Sunday at the KDM Hotel auditorium in Begusarai. The event saw historians, litterateurs, theater artists, and social workers engage in a serious discussion about the necessity of local historical writing, the legacy of public struggles, and the preservation of cultural memories. Speakers emphasized that the history of regions like Bhusari and Matihani must be written by local people, as it is not merely a compilation of dates and events, but also the collective memory and identity of a society's struggles.

Professor Matuknath Chaudhary, the chief speaker, stated that history remains alive only when understood and read in the context of the present. He described 'Chaukhandi' as a living confluence of history and literature. Author Dr. Bhagwan Prasad Sinha said that the work is a document of the public struggles and social consciousness of the Bhusari region. He dedicated the book to the memory of talented villager Naubat Thakur, freedom fighter Narayan Rai, and leading public movement leader Comrade Upendra Khan from his village. He mentioned that Naubat Thakur was part of the historic procession that unfurled the tricolor at Patna Secretariat during the 1942 Quit India Movement.

Renowned critic Dr. Chandrabhanu Prasad Singh reviewed the book, calling it an effective portrayal of local society, struggles, and human sensitivities. Nutan Anand of the Progressive Writers' Association from Purnia termed 'Chaukhandi' a document of Begusarai's revolutionary heritage. Dr. Anil Rai and Prof. Nilu Agrawal also highlighted the book's importance. Theater artist Roshan Prakash and Anish Ankur shared their views as well.

The ceremony was presided over by senior Kisan Sabha leader Vidyanand Yadav and conducted by Mona Chaudhary. Former MLA Rajkumar Singh, Katihar BDO Sudama Prasad Singh, and Kumar Sarvesh also expressed their thoughts. The program began with a cultural performance by Rama Mausam and concluded with a song by Ranjan Kumar Jha. Family members of freedom fighters Naubat Thakur, Rajendra Rai, and Khushilal Verma were honored with copies of 'Chaukhandi' at the event.