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Bihar Assembly Marks 105th Year, Launches Digital Portal Amid Political Jabs

The Bihar Legislative Assembly celebrated its 105th Foundation Day with a special event in Patna, attended by senior parliamentary figures. The occasion marked the launch of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), aimed at digitizing legislative work. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju used the platform to criticize the Congress party's historical governance while praising the current national leadership. The day commemorates the first assembly session held on February 7, 1921, following Bihar's separation from the Bengal Province.

Key Points: Bihar Assembly 105th Foundation Day: Om Birla, Rijiju Attend

  • 105th Foundation Day of Bihar Assembly
  • Launch of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
  • Political attack on Congress by Rijiju
  • Historic date traces back to 1921
  • Event attended by top parliamentary leaders
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Bihar Assembly celebrates 105th foundation day; Om Birla, Harivansh attend ceremony

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Union Minister Kiren Rijiju mark Bihar Assembly's 105th year, launch NeVA digital portal, as Rijiju attacks Congress.

"A very significant programme is being organised today... MLAs will be able to take full advantage of digital technology - Kiren Rijiju"

Patna, Feb 7

A special event was organised on Saturday to mark the 105th Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, a landmark occasion in the state's democratic history.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju participated in the event in Patna.

Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Cabinet Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, along with several senior leaders and legislators, were also present on the occasion.

February 7 holds special significance in Bihar's political and democratic traditions.

On this day in 1921, Bihar's legislative tradition formally came into existence.

The first session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was held on February 7, 1921, following the completion of the present Assembly building in 1920, after Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal Province.

Since then, the date has remained synonymous with Bihar's democratic identity.

Addressing the media upon his arrival in Patna, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju described the day as historic for Bihar.

He said the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) would be launched and a NeVA Service Centre inaugurated, marking a major step towards Digital India and strengthening digital legislative functioning.

"A very significant programme is being organised today in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Through the e-Vidhan system, MLAs will be able to take full advantage of digital technology in legislative work. This is why I have come here," Union Minister Rijiju said.

During his remarks, the Union Minister also launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party had ruined the country in 60 years, while claiming that India is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The state administration made elaborate arrangements to ensure security and the smooth conduct of the event.

The celebration of the 105th Foundation Day was not merely ceremonial but reflected the enduring strength of the Constitution, the tradition of parliamentary debate, and the spirit of democracy that continues to guide Bihar even after more than a century.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to see such events celebrating our institutions. But I wish the focus was more on Bihar's development challenges rather than political jibes at the Congress. Can't we have one event without blame games? The digital push is appreciated though.
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Vikram M
Jai Bihar! Our assembly has seen so much history. From the freedom struggle to now. e-Vidhan is the need of the hour. Let's hope it reduces paper use and makes proceedings faster. More power to our democratic roots 🙏
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Ananya R
As a Bihari living outside the state, this fills me with nostalgia and pride. February 7th should be taught in every Bihar school. The digital initiative is good, but real change will come when debates in that house translate to better roads, schools, and jobs for us.
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Karthik V
Respect for the institution. But honestly, how many common people in Bihar know about this foundation day? These celebrations feel very elite. Instead of just ceremonies in Patna, can we have some outreach in districts? Make democracy relevant to the aam janta.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about Bihar's political history. The move to digitize legislative work is a positive step many democracies are taking. Hope it leads to greater citizen engagement and accountability.

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