Patna, June 9 -- Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said Bihar''s rapid development under the Centre''s support has strengthened the vision of a "Developed India".

In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Choudhary said Modi''s tenure has been widely noted as a historic political milestone. He said Bihar, known historically as a centre of power, culture and education, is making significant progress toward prosperity and contributing to the national goal of building a developed India.

He highlighted the state''s rich heritage, recalling the contributions of ancient scholars such as Chanakya and Aryabhata and the global prominence ...