Bihar historical centre of Indian culture, education: President Murmu on state's formation day

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted the people of Bihar on the state’s formation day and wished for the progress of the state.

"My heartiest greetings to all the residents of the state on Bihar Day. Bihar has been the historical centre of Indian culture and education," Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.

"People of Bihar, who are famous for their determination, devotion to duty and sacrifice, have made their place in the country and abroad. It is my wish that this state always moves forward on the path of progress," she added.

बिहार दिवस पर राज्य के सभी निवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। बिहार भारतीय संस्कृति और शिक्षा का ऐतिहासिक केंद्र रहा है। संकल्प शक्ति, कर्त्तव्यनिष्ठा और त्याग के लिए प्रसिद्ध बिहार के लोगों ने देश-विदेश में अपना स्थान बनाया है। यह राज्य प्रगति के मार्ग पर सदा अग्रसर रहे, ऐसी…

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Bihar was carved out of Bengal on March 22, 1912.