Date: 2026-03-22Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends his heartfelt greetings to all the brothers and sisters of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas
**Summary of Ministry of Home Affairs Press Release: Bihar Diwas Greetings**
**Overview**
On March 22, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a formal statement (Release ID: 2243483) regarding greetings extended by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, to the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas. The message was disseminated via PIB Delhi and Shri Shah’s official account on the X platform (@AmitShah).
**Historical and Cultural Significance**
The communication highlights Bihar's enduring role in guiding India toward social justice and intellectual awakening. Shri Shah noted several key historical contributions to nation-building, including:
* **Educational Heritage:** The glorious traditions of learning established at ancient centers such as Nalanda and Vikramshila.
* **Political Movements:** The state’s invaluable role in the Indian freedom struggle and its significance during the Emergency.
* **Cultural Identity:** Recognition of Bihar’s rich culture, unique art forms, and traditional heritage.
**Current Progress**
The Minister stated that contemporary Bihar is successfully balancing its vast heritage with modern development, asserting that the state is currently setting new benchmarks for progress and advancement.
**Document Data and Metadata**
* **Post Date/Time:** March 22, 2026, 10:17 AM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi / Ministry of Home Affairs
* **Release ID:** 2243483
* **Visitor Counter:** 232
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, and Kannada.
* **Reference Codes:** RK / RR / PS
Key Entities Referenced
Bihar Diwas: The occasion commemorating the formation of the state of Bihar, celebrated annually on March 22nd.
Bihar: The Indian state recognized for its cultural heritage, social justice movements, and historical contributions to India's development.
Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued the official greetings to the people of Bihar.
Nalanda and Vikramshila: Ancient educational institutions in Bihar referenced as symbols of the state's glorious tradition of learning and intellectual heritage.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends his heartfelt
greetings to all the brothers and sisters of Bihar
on the occasion of Bihar Diwas
Renowned for its rich culture, traditions and unique art forms,
Bihar has consistently guided the nation along the path of
social justice and intellectual awakening
From the glorious traditions of learning at Nalanda and
Vikramshila to the freedom struggle and the Emergency,
Bihar has made an invaluable contribution to the nation-
building of India in every era
Today, by cherishing its vast heritage and traditions, Bihar is
setting new benchmarks of progress and advancement
Posted On: 22 MAR 2026 10:17AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended his heartfelt greetings to
the brothers and sisters of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas.
In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that
renowned for its rich culture, traditions and unique art forms, Bihar has consistently guided the nation
along the path of social justice and intellectual awakening. He said that from the glorious traditions of
learning at Nalanda and Vikramshila to the freedom struggle and the Emergency, Bihar has made an
invaluable contribution to the nation-building of India in every era. Shri Shah said that today, by
cherishing its vast heritage and traditions, Bihar is setting new benchmarks of progress and advancement.
समृद्ध संृ त, परपं राओ ंव अनूठी कलाओ ंके लए प्रसद्ध बहार ने सदव दश को सामाजक ाय व
बौद्धक चेतना का माग दखाया ह। नालंदा और वक्रमशला क गौरवशाली ान परपं रा से लेकर
स्वतंत्रता संाम और आपातकाल तक, बहार ने हर दौर म भारत नमाण म अमूल्य योगदान दया ह।
आज… pic.twitter.com/L2h90mfqys
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 22, 2026
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RK / RR / PS(Release ID: 2243483) Visitor Counter : 232
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