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Foundation Day of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand celebrated

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SHILLONG, Nov 15: In line with Centre’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, which aims to foster stronger connections and promote mutual understanding among people from different states and Union Territories, a cultural evening was held at Raj Bhavan Shillong to commemorate the Foundation Day of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.
Chief Secretary DP Wahlang was the chief guest in the presence of Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor, Dr BDR Tiwari.
In his address, the Chief Secretary lauded the central government’s initiative to celebrate the Foundation Day of various states, emphasising its invaluable role in fostering greater integration and nurturing a deeper appreciation for each other’s languages, customs, and cultures.
He further drew parallels between the states of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand with Meghalaya, highlighting the rich tapestry of shared similarities that binds them together.
Dr BDR Tiwari, in his address, delved into the historical tapestry of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand, while also shedding light on their remarkable strengths and achievements.
The evening’s cultural extravaganza featured a Hindi song rendition by renowned singer Antara Choudhury, and a captivating performance of drums by a group of Khasi ladies.
Earlier, the Foundation Day message of the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), was screened for the audience.
The programme was organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Shillong in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture.

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