How Did the Bihar Assembly Celebrate Its 105th Foundation Day?
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Patna, Feb 7 (NationPress) A remarkable event took place on Saturday to commemorate the 105th Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, a significant milestone in the state's political evolution.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju graced the occasion in Patna.
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Cabinet Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, along with numerous senior political figures and legislators, were also in attendance.
The date of February 7 holds profound importance in Bihar's political framework and democratic heritage.
On this very day in 1921, Bihar's legislative journey officially began.
The inaugural session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was conducted on February 7, 1921, shortly after the completion of the current Assembly building in 1920, following the separation of Bihar and Orissa from Bengal Province.
Since then, this date has come to symbolize Bihar’s democratic legacy.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking to the media upon his arrival in Patna, referred to this day as historic for Bihar.
He announced the launch of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) and the inauguration of a NeVA Service Centre, representing a significant advancement towards Digital India and enhancing digital governance in legislation.
"A very important programme is being held today in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Through the e-Vidhan system, MLAs will fully leverage digital technology in their legislative duties. This is why I have come here," remarked Union Minister Rijiju.
In his address, Rijiju also criticized the Congress party, claiming that it had caused significant harm to the country over 60 years, while asserting that India is flourishing under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The state administration made extensive arrangements to ensure security and facilitate the seamless execution of the event.
The observance of the 105th Foundation Day was not just ceremonial; it underscored the enduring vitality of the Constitution, the tradition of parliamentary discourse, and the democratic spirit that continues to shape Bihar even after more than a century.