PM Modi writes to Nitish Kumar on Bihar Diwas, hails State’s rich culture and tradition
The Hindu
PM Modi praises Bihar's rich culture and history in a heartfelt letter to CM Nitish Kumar on Bihar Diwas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 22, 2026) wrote to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on occasion of Bihar Diwas, extending his heartfelt greetings to the people of the State.
Mr. Modi, in his three-page letter, said that Bihar Diwas is a day to celebrate Bihar’s rich history, its potential, and its traditions.
“It is an opportunity to recall Bihar’s invaluable contribution to India’s robust identity. Since ancient times, the land of Bihar has enriched society through knowledge, spirituality, and moral values. The teachings imparted by Lord Buddha on this very soil remain an integral part of global consciousness today, continuing to guide humanity,” he wrote in the letter shared by Mr. Kumar.
मैं आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी को बिहार दिवस के अवसर पर राज्य के प्रति स्नेहपूर्ण संदेश के लिए समस्त बिहारवासियों की ओर से हार्दिक धन्यवाद एवं आभार प्रकट करता हूँ। यह हमारे लिए गर्व का विषय है कि आपने बिहार की समृद्ध विरासत, संस्कृति और प्रगति के प्रयासों की सराहना… pic.twitter.com/NfKYj1Ej08
The prime minister went on to highlight that Bihar is the land that witnessed the influence of a great diplomat like Acharya Chanakya, who, alongside Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, laid the foundation of a strong and united India.
Praising the people of Bihar, Mr. Modi said that the people of the State have carved a distinct identity for themselves—both within the country and across the globe—through their hard work, honesty, and talent.
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