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          Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Bihar celebrated the 62nd Republic Day   Wednesday, with Governor Devanand Konwar hoisting the national flag here at an   event also attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. After unfurling the national flag, the governor lauded the   government for initiating steps to combat corruption and crime.
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	  "Without   checking corruption, development cannot reach the common people," he   said.
 
 According to reports reaching here, Maoists hoisted black flags in   many places including Gaya, Aurangabad, Muzaffarpur, Munger and Banka.
     
      
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