Mizoram Governor Hosts Foundation Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura
Aizawl, the 29th January, 2025: As part of the Union Government’s ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ intiative, Mizoram Governor Gen (Dr) VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) today hosted the foundation day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. The foundation day of these three states – Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura is officially observed on 21st January. However, due to certain circumstances, the celebration is being held today instead.
In his opening address, Governor Gen (Dr) VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) extended his greetings and best wishes to those gathered on the occasion of the foundation day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura states. He stated that the vibrant celebration of other states’ foundation day under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative helps showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and unity. While mentioning Prime Minister’s call for India becoming a developed nation i.e ‘Vikshit Bharat’ by 2047 and the crucial role played by northeastern states to achieve this goal, the Governor said that, “The Northeast States, surrounded by countries which are in a political turmoil, holds great strategic importance. At this time, we must work towards national integration with deep commitment. It is only through peace and stability that development can be sustained”.
The Governor urged attendees celebrating the foundation day to continue strengthening unity and better understand and appreciate the diverse cultures of other states. Expressing satisfaction over the growing integration of the Northeast with the rest of India, he encouraged young people to remain actively engage and carry forward cosmopolitan outlook. He also acknowledged and appreciated the speakers and cultural performers at the event and underscored the importance of collective efforts in realizing the vision of Vikshit Bharat.
In today’s foundation day celebration, Pu Zonun Thara, ADC (P) to the Governor explained the purpose of organizing the programme. Video messages from the Governor of Manipur Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Meghalaya Governor Shri C.H Vijayashankar and Tripura Governor Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu were also played during the event. Dr. Rebecca Angom, Assoc. Professor at Pachhunga University College (PUC) representing Manipur, Smt. Premika Blah, Chief Manager at SBI representing Meghalaya and Dr. Achinta Badya, Asst. Professor at Mizoram University (MZU) representing Tripura, spoke on behalf of their respective state. The students from Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS), Aizawl who belong to these three states showcased their rich cultural heritage through beautiful traditional performances.
The princely states of Manipur and Tripura were merged with India in 1949, and subsequently became Union Territories in 1956. Present-day Meghalaya was part of Assam at the time of Independence, and became an autonomous state in 1969. On 21st January 1972, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971.
The Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat programme, aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different States and UTs in India, with the objective of promoting greater mutual understanding amongst them. In the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program, the Foundation Day celebrations of various states and union territories across India are organized at the Raj Bhavan in Mizoram, under the auspices of the Governor, starting from June 2023.
Larsap-In Manipur, Meghalaya Leh Tripura State-te Foundation Day Lawmna A Buatsaih (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 29th January, 2025: Vawiin chawhnu dar 3:00 khan Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan-ah ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Manipur, Meghalaya leh Tripura State-te pualin Foundation Day lawmna hun a buatsaih. Heng State pathumte foundation day hi January ni 21 kha a ni a, remchan zawkna avangin vawiin hian hman a ni.
Larsap Gen (Dr) VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan kalkhawmte chu Manipur, Meghalaya leh Tripura State-te foundation day puala chibai bukin duhsakna a hlan a. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat kaltlanga State dangte dinchampha inlawmsak thin chuan India ram culture hausakzia leh inpumkhatzia a pholang a ni, a ti a. Prime Minister-in India ram chu kum 2047 ah ram changkang leh intodelh, ‘Vikshit Bharat’ a hlankai a tum kawngah hmarchhak State-te chuan dinhmun pawimawh tak an luah tih sawiin, “India ram hmarchhak hmun pawimawh tak, thenawm rambuaiin a chim mekte hualvelah kan awm a, hemi karah hian ram inpumkhatna turin mawhphurhna kan neih nasat phah a ni,” a ti bawk.
Larsap chuan foundation day lawm tura kalkhawmte chu tun ai zawnga inpawh lehzual nan state dangte hnam ziarang leh nunphungte phur taka hriat chian tum tur leh zah thiam tum turin a chah a. Hmarchhak State-te leh India ram hmun dangte tunhma zawng aia an inpawh ta chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, thalaite chu an hawiher tizau deuh deuh turin a fuih a. State hrang hrang aiawh thusawitu leh hnamlam mawi tak tak entirtute fakawm a tih thu sawiin, Vikshit Bharat ni thei tura theihtawp chhuahpuiah a sawm nghal bawk a ni.
He hun hi Pu Zonun Thara, ADC (P) to Governor chuan kaihruaiin program buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Manipur Governor Pu Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Meghalaya Governor Pu C.H. Vijayashankar leh Tripura Governor Pu Indra Sena Reddy Nallu te video message thlirho a ni a. Manipur State aiawh Dr. Rebecca Angom, Assoc. Professor, PUC, Meghalaya aiawh Pi Premika Blah, Chief Manager, SBI leh Tripura aiawh Dr. Achinta Badya, Asst. Professor, MZU-te hnen atangin thusawi ngaihthlak a ni a. State 3 zirlai RIPANS atanga tel te’n hnam lam mawi tak tak an entir a ni.
Manipur leh Tripura-te hi kum 1949 khan India-ah betin kum 1956 ah Union Territory pek an ni a. Meghalaya hi tunhmain Assam State hnuaiah awmin kum 1969 khan Autonomous State an ni a. Heng State pahthumte hi January ni 21, 1972 khan North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971 hmangin State puitlina hlankai 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 Raj Bhavan, Mizoramah Governor kaihhruaiin June, 2023 atang khan buatsaih tan a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor