Nitish Kumar Greets Bihar, Nation on Independence Day
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On the morning of Independence Day, 15 August 2026, former Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) national president Nitish Kumar extended warm greetings to the people of Bihar and the nation, marking the occasion with a message on X.
Kumar's post, in Hindi, read: 'स्वतंत्रता दिवस के अवसर पर राज्यवासियों एवं देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं' — 'Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of Bihar and the country on the occasion of Independence Day.'
The message follows a well-established tradition among Indian political leaders of marking 15 August with public greetings to constituents and citizens. Kumar, one of Bihar's most enduring political figures, has consistently participated in this practice across his multiple tenures as Chief Minister of the state.