Mizoram Governor Leads Joint Celebration of Foundation Days of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim and Goa
Aizawl, the 20th May, 2026: Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) today hosted a celebration to mark the Foundation Days of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim and Goa at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan in Aizawl.
In his address, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) spoke about the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said the programme is regularly observed at Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas to promote national integration. The Governor noted that India is a land of immense diversity and that even a single state contains a wide variety of cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
The Governor described diversity as the country’s unique strength and a source of national unity and pride. “Each part of our country has its own unique beauty,” he added. The Governor commended the cultural performances presented during the event and congratulated all those involved for contributing to its success. He expressed hope that such programmes would help foster greater understanding and appreciation of India’s rich cultural heritage.
The event featured messages from Gujarat Governor Shri Acharya Devvrat, Maharashtra Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Sikkim Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur and Goa Governor Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju. It also included informative and visually captivating short videos showcasing the cultural heritage and scenic landscapes of the respective states. Students from the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry and Government Mizo Higher Secondary School enthralled the audience with their vibrant and impressive cultural performances, adding colour and energy to the programme. Following the main event, the Governor hosted the participants for a cordial gathering and refreshments at the Upper Lawn of Lok Bhavan.
Gujarat and Maharashtra attained statehood on 1st May 1960. Sikkim became a full-fledged state on 16th May 1975, while Goa achieved statehood on 30th May 1987.
Mizoram Larsap hovin Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim leh Goa-te dinchamphaphak lawm (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 20th May, 2026: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin vawiin khan Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim leh Goa-te state puitlinga hlankai ni ‘Foundation Day’ lawmna chu Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Aizawlah neih a ni.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Prime Minister Pu Narendra Modi hmalakna hnuaia hnam inpumkhatna programme ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ chu Lok Bhavan leh Lok Niwas hrang hrangahte hman thin a nih thu a sawi a. India rama chengte zingah hnam ziarang, nunphung, ei leh in, incheina leh a dangahte inanlohna nasa tak a awm thu leh state pakhat chhungah ngei pawh hmuh theiha a awm thu sawiin, he kan inanlohna hi India danglam bikna, ropuina leh chakna a ni, a ti a. State palite chanchin danglam bikte sawiin, India ram state hrang hrangte hian mawina bik an nei theuh a ni, a ti a. Programme hlawhtlin theih nana hnam lam leh zai entirtute fakam tiin, hun hman chuan India ram hriat chian lehzual kawngah kalkhawmte a puih ngei a beisei thu a sawi bawk.
He hunah hian Gujarat Larsap Pu Acharya Devvrat, Maharastra Larsap Pu Jishnu Dev Varma, Sikkim Larsap Pu Om Prakash Mathur leh Goa Larsap Pu Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju te thuchah bakah state hrang hrangte chanchin tarlanna video tawi hmuhnawm tak tak thlir ho a ni a. College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry leh Government Mizo Higher Secondary School zirlaite’n hnam lam leh zai mawi tak tak an entir a. Hemi hnu hian Larsap chuan hemi puala kalkhawmte hi Upper Lawn, Lok Bhavan-ah kawmin hun hlimawm tak an hmang ho a ni.
Gujarat leh Maharashtra-te hi May ni 1, 1960 khan state-ah hlankai an ni a. Sikkim hi May ni 16, 1975 khan state puitlinga hlankai niin, Goa hi May ni 30, 1987 khan state puitlinga hlankai a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor