History of Bihar - Modern

Modern

See also: 2008 attacks on North Indians in Maharashtra

The 1974 smallpox epidemic of India occurred primarily in Bihar and a few other Indian states, killing thousands of people. The state of Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. 2005 Bihar assembly elections ended the 15 years of continuous RJD rule in the state, giving way to NDA led by Nitish Kumar. Bihari migrant workers have faced violence and prejudice in many parts of India, like Maharashtra, Punjab and Assam. To mark the separation of Bihar from Bengal on March 22, 1912, the completion of 100 years of existence is being celebrated in the name of Bihar Shatabadi Celebration Utsav.

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