On the occasion of Bihar Diwas 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conveyed their heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar, celebrating the state’s historic legacy, cultural richness, and aspirations for a prosperous future.

In a post on X, PM Modi called Bihar the “holy land of heroes and great personalities,” paying tribute to its role in Indian history and cultural tradition. He also lauded the state’s ongoing development journey, attributing its progress to the hardworking and talented people of Bihar.

“We will leave no stone unturned for the all-round development of this state, which has been the centre of our culture and tradition,” the Prime Minister wrote.

Amit Shah hails Bihar’s leadership across history

Extending his wishes on Bihar Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah acknowledged Bihar’s immense contributions to both ancient and modern India, describing it as a land of knowledge, tradition, and cultural heritage.

He praised Bihar’s role in providing leadership and energy to the country, and reiterated the NDA government’s commitment to Bihar’s progress, prosperity, and self-reliance under PM Modi’s leadership.

“Bihar has left its indelible mark in every field,” Shah noted in his message.

Nitish Kumar reaffirms commitment to Bihar’s development

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also marked the occasion with a message of unity and progress. He reflected on the state’s glorious past and urged citizens to be part of building a glorious future.

“We are currently preparing a glorious future for Bihar with our determination,” he stated, encouraging collective efforts for a developed Bihar.

Celebrating Bihar Diwas

Bihar Diwas is celebrated annually on March 22, marking the formation of the state in 1912. The day is a tribute to Bihar’s cultural legacy, historic influence, and the resilience of its people. Celebrations across the state included cultural programs, public events, and tributes to Bihar’s contribution to Indian society.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sounded the alarm over the Centre’s proposed population-based delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, cautioning that it risks silencing South India’s political influence.

Speaking at the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation in Chennai on Saturday, Reddy argued that such an exercise would disproportionately favour northern states, reducing southern ones to “secondary citizens.”

“If the BJP presses ahead with population-based delimitation, the north will dominate, and South India’s voice will be stifled. We won’t accept it,” Reddy declared, urging the Centre to freeze the current number of parliamentary constituencies.

He framed the issue as a “demographic penalty” inflicted on the South, which embraced family planning since 1971, unlike larger northern states that lagged behind. “South India has excelled—faster economic growth, higher GDP, better per capita income, more jobs, and superior welfare. Yet, we’re penalised,” he said.

Reddy highlighted stark disparities in tax returns to bolster his case. “For every ₹1 Tamil Nadu pays in tax, it gets back just 6 paise. Karnataka gets 16 paise, Telangana 42 paise, Kerala 49 paise. Compare that to Bihar, which gets ₹6.60, or Uttar Pradesh with ₹2.20. We’re one nation, and we respect that, but this delimitation threatens to politically hobble us,” he asserted.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, hosting the JAC meeting, announced that Hyderabad would stage the next round of talks. He hinted at a legal battle ahead, stressing, “We’re not against delimitation itself, but we demand fairness. Sustained action is crucial to safeguard our rights.” Stalin’s resolve underscored a growing regional consensus against what southern leaders see as an inequitable redraw of constituencies.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan echoed these concerns, likening the delimitation threat to a “sword of Damocles” dangling over the south. He accused the BJP-led Centre of forging ahead without consultation, amplifying fears of a north-south divide. As southern states rally, the debate promises to reshape India’s political landscape.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CUET PG 2025 admit cards for all remaining exam dates. Candidates scheduled to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) between March 26 and April 1, 2025, can now download their admit cards online.

The entrance test, being held for postgraduate admissions for the academic session 2025-26, began on March 13 and is being conducted in computer-based mode. Admit cards for earlier dates, including exams from March 21 to 25, were released on March 16.

Where and how to download CUET PG 2025 admit card

Candidates can download the admit card from the official NTA websites:

www.nta.ac.in

https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG

To access the admit card, candidates need to log in using their Application Form Number and Date of Birth. The admit card contains crucial information including exam date, shift timing, examination city, and instructions for the day of the test.

Important instructions for candidates

The NTA has advised candidates to carefully go through the guidelines provided in the admit card.

Here are a few key points:

Admit card is provisionally issued, subject to eligibility verification at later stages.

It will not be sent by post.

Candidates must not tamper with or alter any details on the admit card.

Retain a printed copy of the admit card in good condition for future use.

The Advance City Intimation Slip for CUET PG 2025 was earlier uploaded by NTA on March 6, 2025, allowing candidates to plan their travel in advance.