A special event commemorated the 105th Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna. Notable figures like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the event. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, and other dignitaries were also present.
February 7 is a significant date in Bihar’s political history, marking the formal establishment of Bihar’s legislative tradition in 1921. The first session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was held on this day in 1921, following the completion of the Assembly building after Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal Province.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the historic importance of the day for Bihar, mentioning the launch of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) and a NeVA Service Centre. He emphasized the role of digital technology in legislative work and its contribution to Digital India’s advancement.
The celebration of the 105th Foundation Day was not just symbolic but also a testament to Bihar’s commitment to constitutional strength, parliamentary debate tradition, and democratic principles that have guided the state for over a century.
