Mizoram Raj Bhavan Celebrates Foundation Day of Sikkim, Goa, Telangana and West Bengal
Aizawl, June 5, 2025: As part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today led the Foundation Day celebration of Sikkim, Goa, Telangana and West Bengal at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawl.
In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) emphasized that the Foundation Day celebrations of Indian States and Union Territories are held under the Prime Minister’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. He noted that such events are regularly organized at Raj Bhavans and Raj Niwas across the country to promote the history and culture of various States and Union Territories, fostering unity in diversity and encouraging mutual understanding.
Highlighting the unique attributes of the celebrated states, the Governor described Sikkim as India’s first organic state, renowned for its orchid herbarium. He praised Goa as a picturesque coastal state, a leading tourist destination and a hub of progress. He commended Telangana for its seamless blend of modern and ancient culture, as well as its prominence as an IT hub. He also lauded West Bengal for its rich historical legacy and as the birthplace of numerous social reformers and revolutionary leaders.
The event was presided over by Pi Lalhruaitluangi, APS to the Governor, who outlined the significance of the programme. Messages from Goa Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Telangana Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma were shared, accompanied by videos showcasing the highlights of the four states. Bipasna Gurung, a student from RIPANS; Dr. Suman Damera from the Department of Public Administration, PUC; and Dr. Anumoy Ghosh from the Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering, NIT Mizoram, delivered brief presentations on the history of Sikkim, Telangana and West Bengal. Students from RIPANS, Mizoram University and Govt. Aizawl North College presented vibrant cultural performances. The event concluded with the Governor and Lady Governor engaging with attendees at a lively gathering at Upper Lawn, Raj Bhavan.
Sikkim attained full statehood on May 16, 1975, Goa on May 30, 1987 and Telangana, India’s youngest state on June 2, 2014. West Bengal was established on June 20, 1947.
The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme seeks to strengthen bonds and mutual understanding among India’s diverse communities, languages and cultures. Since June 2023, Raj Bhavan, Mizoram, under the Governor’s guidance, has been organizing Foundation Day celebrations for various States and Union Territories to further this mission.
Raj Bhavan-ah Sikkim, Goa, Telengana leh West Bengal State-te dinchamphaphak lawm (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 5th June, 2025: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin vawiin khan Sikkim, Goa, Telengana leh West Bengal-te, state puitlinga hlankai ni ‘Foundation Day’ lawmna chu Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawlah neih a ni.
He hun hmanpuitu Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan India rama State leh UT te dinchamphaphak lawmna chu Prime Minister hmalakna, ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hnuaia kalpui a nih thu leh, Raj Bhavan leh Raj Niwas tinahte hetiang programme hi neih thin a nih thu a sawi a. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme-ah hian State leh UT hrang hrangte chanchin leh hnam ziarangte pholan thin niin, hnam ziarang leh nunphung danglam tak tak kara inlungrualna leh inunauna tha a awm theih nan buatsaih a ni, a ti bawk.
Mizoram Larsap chuan Sikkim chu state mawi tak, India rama organic state hmasa ber a nih thu leh nauban lak khawma zirchianna ‘orchid herbarium’ awmna a nih thu a sawi a. Goa chu tuipui kam state mawi tak, khualzinte tlawh nasat leh hmasawn chak tak a nih thu a sawi a. Telengana chu tunhnai leh hmanlai hnam ziarangte mawi leh inrem taka inchawhpawlhna bakah India rama Information Technology hmunpui a nih thu a sawi a. West Bengal chu chanchin ropui tak nei, khawtlang nun siamthat leh zalenna sual kawnga hruaitu pawimawh tam takte lo chhuahna a nih thu a sawi bawk.
He hun hi Pi Lalhruaitluangi, APS to Governor chuan kaihruaiin programme buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Goa Governor Pu P.S. Sreedharan Pillai leh Telengana Governor Pu Jishnu Dev Varma te thuchah bakah state-te chanchin tlangpui tarlanna video thlir ho a ni a. Bipasna Gurung, RIPANS zirlai, Dr. Suman Damera, Department of Public Administration, PUC leh Dr. Anumoy Ghosh, Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering, NIT Mizoram te’n Sikkim, Telengana leh West Bengal state-te chanchin tawi an sawi a. RIPANS, MZU leh Govt. Aizawl North College zirlaite’n cultural items mawi tak tak an entir a. Hemi hnu hian Governor leh Lady Governor te’n hemi puala kalkhawmte hi Upper Lawn, Raj Bhavan-ah kawmin hun hlimawm tak an hmang ho a ni.
Sikkim hi May ni 16, 1975 khan state puitlinga hlankai niin, Goa hi May ni 30, 1987 khan state puitlinga hlankai a ni a. Telengana hi India rama state naupang ber niin June ni 2, 2014 khan state puitlinga hlankai a ni a, West Bengal hi June ni 20, 1947 khan a lo piang a ni.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme hian India rama State leh UT hnuaia cheng hnam hrang hrang, hnam ziarang leh nunphung inang lo tak takte inkara inpawhna tha zawk siam leh inhriatthiamtawnna nasa zawk siam a tum a. He programme kaltlang hian India rama State leh UT hrang hrangte dinchamphaphak 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