Bihar Diwas – In News
Bihar Diwas – In News
Analysis:
- Bihar Diwas is celebrated annually on 22 March to mark the formation of Bihar as a separate state from Bengal Presidency on 22 March 1912.
- Initially, the celebrations were limited in scale, but since 2011, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded the observances across the state, introducing the official theme-based celebrations. In 2025, the theme was “Unnat Bihar, Viksit Bihar”.
- Bihar has undergone multiple territorial reorganizations:
- 1935: Odisha (then Utkal) carved out from Bihar based on linguistic lines.
- 2000: Jharkhand separated from Bihar, primarily for tribal-majority areas.
- The main event in 2025 was held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, with participation from national and international performers, school students, and exhibitions by various government departments.
- Leaders extended greetings:
- President Droupadi Murmu highlighted Bihar’s historical significance as a center of knowledge and development.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the role of Bihar’s citizens in the state’s development journey.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah acknowledged Bihar’s cultural and historical contributions and highlighted the NDA government’s commitment to Bihar’s prosperity.
Static / High-Yield Facts:
- Bihar Diwas: 22 March every year
- Formation: 22 March 1912
- Key historical splits: Odisha (1935), Jharkhand (2000)
- Official large-scale celebrations: Since 2011 by CM Nitish Kumar
- 2025 Theme: “Unnat Bihar, Viksit Bihar”
- Main venue: Gandhi Maidan, Patna
Updated - 22 March 2025; 12:25 IST | News18