Bihar celebrates 114th foundation day with theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'
Bihar marked its 114th foundation day on 22 March 2026, recalling its creation from the Bengal Presidency on 22 March 1912, with a three-day state celebration at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on the theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'.
Summary
Bihar Diwas on 22 March 2026 marked the 114th anniversary of Bihar's formation, when it was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in 1912. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the three-day state-level celebration (22â24 March) at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on the theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'. The festival featured departmental pavilions, cultural performances, exhibitions and food and book fairs, and Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain was to address the closing ceremony on 24 March. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Bihar, expressing confidence that they would help realise a 'Viksit Bihar' alongside a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Key facts
- Day
- Bihar Diwas, 22 March
- Edition
- 114th foundation day
- History
- Carved out of the Bengal Presidency on 22 March 1912
- Theme 2026
- Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar
- Venue
- Gandhi Maidan, Patna, 22â24 March
- Inaugurated by
- CM Nitish Kumar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Bihar Diwas, celebrated on 22 March, marks Bihar's separation in 1912 from:
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Correct answer: A â Bengal Presidency
On 22 March 1912 Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency; 2026 marked the 114th foundation day.
What was the theme of Bihar Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: B â Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar
The 114th Bihar Diwas was celebrated on the theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'.