Overview
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the 114th foundation day events at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, urging a united effort for a prosperous Bihar.
- In a three-page letter to the Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited increased central assistance for faster development, citing over 40 lakh homes built and more than 1.2 crore LPG connections.
- The state is hosting a March 22–24 public programme with folk performances, exhibitions, and themed pavilions that spotlight Bihar’s heritage and government schemes.
- President Droupadi Murmu and leaders across parties, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, posted greetings praising the state’s cultural and intellectual legacy.
- Nitish Kumar thanked the Prime Minister for his message, affirming ongoing cooperation with the Centre and reiterating a commitment to all-round development.