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Motion · S6M-08637 · 19 Apr 2023

Bihar Diwas 2023

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Bihari Community of Scotland on organising the successful Bihar Diwas celebrations on 25 March 2023; recognises the importance of Bihar Diwas Day, on 22 March, in commemorating the formation of the state of Bihar (eastern India) in 1912; acknowledges the efforts of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh in organising an event attended by 300 people from various Scottish cities, including Indian and Scottish dignitaries; further acknowledges all the attendees’ efforts in getting to the celebrations despite weather warnings; understands that celebrations took place in Glasgow, in which the Balagokulam team, in collaboration with Shankar Beats, delivered a folk dance on a song highlighting the cultural prides and historical personalities of the Mithila region of Bihar; commends Sushmitaji and friends for accepting the task of coordinating the performance in just two weeks; hopes for the continued success of the Bihari community in Scotland in the future, and wishes the very best to all those involved in the Bihari Day celebrations.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.