1946 Bihar riots and 1940s; in the 1945 alone, 1,809 riots took place in Uttar Pradesh, and 3,176 riots took place across the country in 1946. On 16 August 1946, the All-India Muslim League proclaimed Direct Action Day in Calcutta, as part of their demand for a separate state for Muslims. Major riots ensued across the city, with 4,000 people being killed. These riots triggered communal violence across the country, including in Bihar. The Noakhali riots that occurred from 10–21 October also provoked violence in Bihar. The trigger for the riots that occurred in June was a dispute concerning a false allegation that
Transport in Bihar is a small international airport connected to Colombo, Singapore, Bangkok and more. Air Deccan , Jetlite , Indian and Jet Airways are the main [airlines] which are operating from Patna airport. In 2009, Patna airport registered a 42.8 per cent growth on aircraft movement, the highest in the country, handling 7,456 flights compared to 5,220 in 2008-09. Weekly Shared Chartered Plane Service between Patna and Kolkata via Purnea is also available at affordable rates. Transport Ministers of Bihar Transport in Bihar This article deals with the system of transport in Bihar, both public and private. Bihar is connected by National