Mizoram Governor Leads Combined Celebration of Foundation Days of Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh

Aizawl, the 10th April, 2026 : Under the aegis of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today led a combined celebration commemorating the Foundation Days of Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan, Aizawl.

In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh expressed delight at being able to celebrate the foundation days of these four unique states together. Highlighting their rich heritage and significant achievements, he stated, “Each state is unique and excels in its own way. They possess immense potential, and tremendous progress has been made in all these states over the years.” The Governor lauded the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative and remarked, “Celebrating the foundation day of every State and Union Territory helps us understand one another’s traditions, heritage, and culture. It fosters the spirit of unity in diversity. India, as a whole, is a unique country, and our diversity is our greatest strength, which will guide us towards building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.” He also commended all the performers and participants for their outstanding contributions in making the programme a grand success.

The event was presided by Pi Lalhruaitluangi, Addl. PS to the Governor, who also explained the objective of the programme. Video messages from the respective Governors – Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain (Bihar), Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde (Rajasthan), Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati (Odisha), and Shri Kavinder Gupta (Himachal Pradesh) – were played, followed by short video presentations highlighting the history and development of each state.

Representatives from the four states also shared brief insights into their states’ progress. They included Dr. Saurav Suman from Bihar, Asst. Professor at NIT Mizoram; Dr. Nidhi Yadav from Rajasthan, Asst. Professor at NIT Mizoram; Prof. Pravakar Rath from Odisha, Pro Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University (MZU) and Ms. Sonali from Himachal Pradesh, a student at the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Mizoram. Students from Mizoram University, NIT Mizoram, and Govt. Mizoram Law College enthralled the audience with vibrant cultural dances and folk songs, adding a colourful dimension to the occasion. After the formal programme, the Governor interacted warmly with all participants and guests, who spent a pleasant and memorable time together.

Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency and came into existence on March 22, 1912. Rajasthan was formed on March 30, 1949, by the integration of the princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer, and was initially known as Greater Rajasthan. Odisha, which was earlier part of Bihar, attained full statehood on April 1, 1936. It is recognised as one of the earliest states formed on linguistic lines in India. Himachal Pradesh was constituted as a Part C State under the Indian Union on April 15, 1948, and was granted full statehood on January 25, 1971.

The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme seeks to strengthen bonds among the people of India’s diverse states and Union Territories through cultural exchange, promoting greater understanding and appreciation of each region’s unique traditions, languages, and lifestyles.

 

Mizoram Larsap hovin Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha leh Himachal Pradesh-te dinchamphaphak lawm (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 10th April, 2026 : Vawiin khan ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha leh Himachal Pradesh-te state dinchamphaphak lawmna Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Aizawlah neih a ni.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan state danglam bik leh pawimawh tak tak pali Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha leh Himachal Pradesh-te dinchamphaphak lawmna buatsaih a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin hemi pual hian duhsakna a hlan a. Heng state-te chanchin langsar leh chhuanawm tak takte tarlangin, “State tinte hian danglam bikna an nei theuh a, thatna riau an neih mai bakah theihna nasa tak an neih avangin hmasawnna nasa takin heng state-ahte hian a thleng a ni,” a ti a. Larsap chuan Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat hmalakna fakawm a tih thu sawiin, “State/UT-te dinchamphaphak kan inlawm sak tawn thin hmang hian midangte hnam ziarang, nunphung leh tih dante kan hriat thuk lehzual phah a, hei hian inpumkhatna siamin India chu ram danglam bik a nih zia a lantir a ni,” a ti a. Danglamna nasa tak kara kan inpumkhat tlatna chu kum 2047-a ram changkang leh intodelh, “Viksit Bharat” a India siam tura hmanraw pawimawh tak a nih thu a sawi a. Programme hlawhtlin theih nana tha thawhtu zawng zawngte chhuanawm a tih thu a sawi bawk.

He hun hi Pi Lalhruaitluangi, Addl. PS to Governor chuan kaihruaiin programme buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Bihar Larsap Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, Rajasthan Larsap Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Odisha Larsap Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati leh Himachal Pradesh Larsap Shri Kavinder Gupta te thuchah bakah state palite chanchin tarlanna video tawi thlir ho a ni a. Dr. Saurav Suman (Bihar), Asst. Professor, NIT Mizoram, Dr. Nidhi Yadav (Rajasthan), Asst. Professor, NIT Mizoram, Prof. Pravakar Rath (Odisha), Pro Vice Chancellor, MZU leh College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Mizorama zirlai Sonali (Himachal Pradesh) te’n an state chanchin tawi an tarlang a. Mizoram University, NIT Mizoram leh Govt. Mizoram Law College zirlaite’n hnam lam leh zai mawi tak takte an entir bawk a. Hemi hnu hian Larsap hian hemi puala kalkhawmte hi Upper Lawn, Lok Bhavan-ah kawmin hun hlimawm tak an hmang ho a ni.

March ni 22, 1912 khan Bengal Presidency atangin Bihar a lo piang a. Rajasthan hi March ni 30, 1949 khan Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner leh Jaisalmer lal ramte inzawmkhawm chuan siamin Greater Rajasthan ti a vuah a ni a. Odisha hi tunhma chuan Bihar hnuaiah awmin, April ni 1, 1936 khan state puitlinga hlankai a ni a, tawng hman behchhana India rama state piang hmasa ber a ni. April ni 15, 1948 khan Himachal Pradesh hi Indian Union hnuaia Part C State ni turin a lo piang a. January ni 25, 1971 ah state puitlinga hlankai a ni.

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme hian India rama State leh UT hrang hranga cheng hnam hrang hrang, hnam ziarang leh nunphung inang lo tak takte inkarah inpawhna leh inunauna tha zawk hnam ziarang inhriatpawh tawnna kaltlangin siam a tum a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor