114th Foundation Day of Bihar celebrated
with state-level events and national greetings
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The 114th Foundation Day
of Bihar celebrated on 22 March to mark its formation as a separate state from
Bengal in 1912.
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A three-day state level
function is being organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to mark Bihar Day.
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It has been announced
that the celebrations are being conducted under the theme “Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal
Bihar,” reflecting the vision of progress and development.
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The inaugural function
conducted by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while the closing ceremony will be
addressed by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain on 24 March.
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Cultural programmes
featuring renowned artists from across the country are being organised as part
of the celebrations.
Bihar
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It is located in the
eastern part of India.
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It shares its boundary
with Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
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It is divided into two
parts by the river Ganga.
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It is the third-largest
state by population and the twelfth-largest by territory
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It has 40 Lok Sabha
seats, 16 Rajya Seats, and 243 Legislative assembly seats.
¨ Madhubani painting is a famous painting of Bihar.
¨ It has the second-lowest Urban Population in India.
