DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

The first-ever Bihar Day celebration in the Union Territory was successfully held at Kalagram, Chandigarh, under the initiative of the Bihar Foundation's Punjab and Chandigarh chapter. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage, folk art, and the indelible imprint of Bihari identity, bringing the vibrant essence of Bihar to the heart of the region.

Dr. Rupesh Kumar Singh, President of the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of the Bihar Foundation, shared that the Foundation serves as a platform to strengthen the bonds between the state and Non-Resident Biharis (NRBs). It inspires a sense of pride and encourages NRBs to contribute to the development of Bihar.

The event at Kalagram witnessed the participation of several distinguished personalities, including IPS Officer and ADGP of Punjab Police, P.K. Sinha, IAS Officer from Punjab, M.P. Singh, Secretary of Haryana Staff Selection Commission and Additional CEO of Panchkula Development Authority, Vinay Singh, Former Home Secretary of Haryana and IAS Officer S.S. Prasad, Indian Postal Service Officer Ranjoo Prasad, Former DGP of Punjab Police, G.D. Pandey, and B.C.S. Officer K.D. Pandey, among others. Also in attendance were Bihar Legislative Council Member, Sachchidanand Rai, and BJP Leader, Mrityunjay Jha.

The celebration felt like a grand festival, where attendees immersed themselves in the lively folk culture and delicious Bihari cuisine while also exploring products

made in Bihar.

(editor@dailyworld.in)