New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of the state on Sunday.

In a tweet in Hindi, the Prime Minister congratulated the people of Jharkhand and wished them prosperity and good health.

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"My heartiest greetings to all the residents of the state on the foundation day of Jharkhand. On this occasion, I wish all the people happiness, prosperity and good health," PM Modi wrote.

Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. (ANI)

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