CM Samrat Choudhary at Gandhi Maidan, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presided over the state-level 80th Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attended the official state ceremony marking the 80th Independence Day at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on Saturday, 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) personnel were deployed at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary hoisted the national Tricolour at the state-level 80th Independence Day ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected the guard of honour at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

At the Gandhi Maidan parade ground in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reviewed the ceremonial guard of honour on 15 August 2026, marking the 80th Independence Day. (Photo: NationPress)

A tableau was displayed at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026, as part of Bihar's cultural showcase. (Photo: NationPress)

Another tableau was on display at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during the official 80th Independence Day state ceremony on 15 August 2026, reflecting Bihar's heritage. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary delivered an address at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Students participated in the official 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026, joining the ceremonial celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)

Students gathered at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, for the state-level 80th Independence Day function on Saturday, 15 August 2026, marking India's independence milestone. (Photo: NationPress)

National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets marched at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Ashwarohi Vishesh Sashastra Bal (Mounted Special Armed Police) personnel led horses in the ceremonial march at the 80th Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A contingent of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets marched in formation at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during Bihar's 80th Independence Day state function on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

NCC cadets were among the marching contingents at the 80th Independence Day parade held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026, as Bihar marked the national milestone. (Photo: NationPress)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel marched at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) contingent took part in the ceremonial march at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during Bihar's 80th Independence Day function on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Artists staged a cultural performance at the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Performers took the stage at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, as part of the cultural segment of Bihar's 80th Independence Day state function on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Cultural artists performed at the state-level 80th Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, Bihar, on 15 August 2026, adding a festive dimension to the ceremony. (Photo: NationPress)

Artists performed on stage at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during the official 80th Independence Day celebrations in Bihar on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A tableau featured prominently in the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

One of several tableaux was displayed at the Gandhi Maidan state function in Patna on 15 August 2026, as Bihar observed the 80th Independence Day. (Photo: NationPress)

A colourful tableau was among those displayed at the 80th Independence Day state ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Tableaux highlighting Bihar's cultural heritage were displayed at the 80th Independence Day function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A state tableau was presented at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, as part of the official 80th Independence Day parade on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Among the parade highlights at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026 was a tableau featured during the 80th Independence Day state function. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar marked the 80th Independence Day with a tableau procession at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A themed tableau was on display at the 80th Independence Day state ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026, as part of Bihar's annual observance. (Photo: NationPress)

Gandhi Maidan in Patna hosted multiple tableaux as part of Bihar's 80th Independence Day state function on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Festive tableaux were rolled out at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during the 80th Independence Day parade on 15 August 2026, drawing crowds across the venue. (Photo: NationPress)

A series of tableaux was presented at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, during Bihar's 80th Independence Day state function on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar's 80th Independence Day tableau showcase at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026 drew attention with its visual representation of the state's culture. (Photo: NationPress)

The Tricolour and vibrant tableaux defined the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

The Independence Day parade at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026 featured a tableau as part of Bihar's 80th anniversary celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)

A tableau was among the concluding highlights of the 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Bihar wrapped its 80th Independence Day state function at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on 15 August 2026 with a final tableau display, rounding off the day's celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)