Jharkhand Foundation Day 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah And Other Political Leaders Extend Wishes on State's 20th Formation Day

Ranchi, November 15: Jharkhand is celebrating its 20^th formation day on November 15. Jharkhand was formed on November 15, 2000. It was carved out of Bihar. The Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000 was passed in Parliament after which the state formed. On Jharkhand’s 20^th Formation Day, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other political leaders extended their wishes to the people of the state.

Jharkhand’s foundation day coincide with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.  Notably, Munda played an important role in the Indian independence movement. The Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000 was passed August 2, 2000 carving 18 districts out of Bihar to form Jharkhand state. PM Narendra Modi Greets People of Jharkhand on the State’s Foundation Day, Wishes for Everyone’s Happiness, Prosperity and Good Health.

Here Are Political Wishes on Jharkhand;s Foundation Day:

President Ram Nath Kovind's Tweet: 

PM Narendra Modi's Tweet:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Tweet:

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar's Tweet:

The state shares its borders with Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population. Hindi is Jharkhand’s official language. State accounts for 40 percent of mineral resource of India.

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