New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas, the state's foundation day.

Bihar Diwas marks the formation of the state and is observed every year on March 22.

"Bihar Diwas greetings to the people of Bihar," Modi said in a tweet.

Various programmes have been organised across the state to mark the occasion.