Lok Bhavan Celebrates Foundation Days of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

Aizawl, the 30th January, 2026: Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today led the celebration of the Foundation Days of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. The event took place at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative.

In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh highlighted that the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme, spearheaded by the Prime Minister, aims to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural diversity. He stated, “Wherever we go, by showcasing our own culture and traditions and learning about those of others, we build mutual understanding and brotherhood.” Noting that India is a vast and magnificent nation, he observed that many citizens remain unfamiliar with the cultures and traditions of other regions. He underscored the critical importance of appreciating and understanding these diverse cultures to strengthen national unity and integrity. Highlighting key historical aspects of the participating states and Union Territory, he remarked, “We are rich in diversity, yet we are one—this is our strength, and we must realise it.” He urged people from other states, as well as the Mizo community, to learn as much as possible about other cultures and traditions in order to foster stronger bonds of mutual understanding.

The event was compered by Pi Lalhruaitluangi, Addl. PS to the Governor, who explained the purpose of the programme. Video messages from the Governors of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla; Meghalaya, Shri C.H. Vijayashankar; Tripura, Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu; and Uttar Pradesh, Smt Anandiben Patel, were screened during the programme. In addition, video presentations showcasing the respective states and the Union Territory were also displayed. Dr. Ch. Sarakham Aimol, Associate Professor at RIPANS, spoke briefly on Manipur’s history, while Dr. Analisha Debbarma, Assistant Professor at CVSc & AH, presented an overview of Tripura’s heritage. Students from RIPANS and Government Johnson College performed captivating cultural dances, adding vibrancy to the programme.

Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura attained statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. Uttar Pradesh was established as a state on January 24, 1950, while the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu were merged into a single Union Territory on January 26, 2020.

The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme seeks to promote stronger interactions and deeper mutual understanding among India’s diverse communities, ethnic groups, and ways of life across states and Union Territories. Since June 2023, foundation day celebrations for various states and Union Territories have been regularly organized at Lok Bhavan in Mizoram under the guidance of the Governor as part of this initiative.

 

Lok Bhavan-ah Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh leh Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu-te foundation day lawm a ni (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 30th January, 2026: Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin vawiin chawhnu khan ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hmalakna hnuaiah Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh bakah Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu-te foundation day lawmna Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan-ah buatsaih a ni.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Prime Minister hmalaknaa kalpui ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ chuan India ram hnam ziarang hausa tak chawilar a tum tih sawiin, “Kan kalna apiangah hnam ziarang leh nunphungte midang hmuh theiha kan phochhuah a, keini pawhin an hnam ziarang leh nunphungte kan zir hian inhriatpawhtawnna leh inunauna a siam a ni”, a ti a. India ram chu ram ropui leh zau tak a nih avangin a ram mipui zinga tam zawkin midangte hnam ziarang leh nunphung an hriat chian loh fo thin thu sawiin, inpumkhat turin midangte hnam ziarang leh nunphung kan zaha kan hlut thiam a pawimawh hle a ni, a ti a. State hrang hrang leh Union Territory-te chanchin tawi chhinchhiah tlak tak takte tarlangin, “Danglam viau mah ila, hei tak hi kan chakna hnar leh hmun khata min phuarkhawm tlattu a ni, a ti a. State dang atanga Mizorama awmte leh Mizo te chu midang hnam ziarang leh nunphungte a tam thei ang ber zira inhriatpawhtawnna tha siam tum turin a chah a ni.

He hun hi Pi Lalhruaitluangi, Addl. PS to Governor chuan kaihruaiin programme buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Manipur Larsap Pu Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Meghalaya Larsap Pu C.H. Vijayashankar, Tripura Larsap Pu Indra Sena Reddy Nallu leh Uttar Pradesh Larsap Pi Anandiben Patel te thuchah bakah heng state leh UT te chanchin tarlanna video hnuhnawm tak takte chu thlir ho a ni a. Manipur aiawhin Dr. Ch. Sarakham Aimol, Assoc. Prof., RIPANS leh Tripura aiawhin Dr. Analisha Debbarma, Asst. Prof., CVSc& AH te’n an state chanchin tawi an sawi a. RIPANS leh Govt. Johnson College zirlaite’n hnam lam mawi tak tak an entir a ni.

Manipur, Meghalaya leh Tripura-te hi January ni 21, 1972 khan North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971 hmangin State puitlina hlankai an ni a. Uttar Pradesh hi January ni 24, 1950 khan state-a puan niin, Union Territory pahnih Dadra & Nagar Haveli leh Daman & Diu-te hi January ni 26, 2020 khan Union Territory pakhata chhunfin an 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 inkara inpawhna tha zawk siam leh an inkara inhriatthiam tawnna nasa zawk siam a tum a. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme kaltlang hian India rama State leh UT hrang hrangte foundation day lawmna chu Lok Bhavan, Mizoramah Larsap kaihhruaiin June, 2023 atang khan buatsaih tan a ni.

 

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