Patna : Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to inaugurate the Bihar Diwas celebrations at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on March 22. The three-day event, which will run until March 24, will feature a series of cultural performances across multiple venues, including Sri Krishna Memorial Hall and Ravindra Bhawan. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony on March 24.
Preparations for the event are underway, with the education department promoting participating artists through video messages celebrating Bihar’s heritage. Notable singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who will perform on the opening day, expressed his excitement, referring to Bihar as his “maternal home” and promising a memorable performance. Similarly, renowned vocalist Pratibha Singh Baghel will take the stage on March 23.
Security Measures and Venue Restrictions
In light of the preparations and security arrangements, morning and evening walks at Gandhi Maidan have been temporarily banned until March 24. The Shri Krishna Memorial Development Committee, along with the district administration, has imposed these restrictions to ensure smooth management of the event. Only officials and staff involved in the preparations will be granted access to the venue. District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh confirmed that this year’s theme is ‘Unnat Bihar-Vishakt Bihar’ (Developed Bihar, Prosperous Bihar), and officials have been instructed to adhere to crowd management and traffic control protocols.
Highlights of the Programme Schedule
March 22:
Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s performance at Gandhi Maidan.
Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Dr. N Vijayalakshmi, and Mamta Joshi’s presentations at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall.
Pandit Jagat Narayan Pathak’s performance at Ravindra Bhawan.
March 23:
Ritika Raj and Pratibha Singh Baghel’s show at Gandhi Maidan.
Alok Raj, Ashok Kumar Prasad (Sugam Sangeet), Neelam Chaudhary (Kathak), and Jyoti Nooran (Sufi singing) at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall.
A Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan at Ravindra Bhawan.
March 24:
Salman Ali’s performance at Gandhi Maidan.
Sudipa Ghosh (Bharatanatyam), Priyani Vani Pandit, and Sugandha Mishra’s shows at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall.
A humorous Kavi Sammelan led by Padma Shri Surendra Sharma and his team at Ravindra Bhawan.
