Raj Bhavan Hosts Foundation Day Celebration of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra States
Aizawl, the 1st May 2025: Under the initiative of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,’ the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), led the celebration of the Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra States at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawl.
In his address, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) highlighted the objectives of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme, initiated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to promote national integration and appreciation of India’s cultural diversity. He emphasized that the celebration of the Foundation Days of these three states serves as a symbol of unity in diversity and strengthens the spirit of togetherness across regions and cultures. “Despite regional and cultural differences, our ability to stay united reflects the spirit of a progressive and great India,” he stated. He further noted that India’s harmony and resilience serve as an example to the world.
The Governor offered brief insights into each of the states being honored. He described Himachal Pradesh as a state renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Maharashtra was lauded as a vibrant and economically significant state, home to the historic Maratha legacy, the financial capital Mumbai, and a tradition of spiritual harmony. Regarding Gujarat, the Governor praised its progressive development and historical significance as the birthplace of national leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He encouraged the audience to deepen their knowledge of the culture, language and history of these states.
The programme was hosted by Pi Manisha Padhi, ADC to the Governor, who also explained the importance of the event. Recorded messages from the Governors of Maharashtra, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan and Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, were presented alongside a video showcasing key aspects of each state. Dr. Neeraj Thakur, Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and Dr. Sanjay D. Sawant, Director of RIPANS, delivered brief overviews of Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra, respectively. Students from RIPANS and Government Aizawl West College presented cultural performances reflecting the rich traditions of India. Following the formal proceedings, the Governor hosted a reception for the attendees at the Banquet Hall of Raj Bhavan.
Himachal Pradesh was established as a Part C state of the Indian Union on April 15, 1948 and attained full statehood on January 25, 1971. Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on May 1, 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile Bombay State.
The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative aims to foster stronger cultural ties and understanding among the various states and union territories of India. Under this programme, the Raj Bhavan in Mizoram has been organizing Foundation Day celebrations since June 2023.
Raj Bhavan-ah Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat leh Maharashtra State-te dinchamphaphak lawm a ni (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 1st May, 2025: Vawiin khan ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat leh Maharashtra-te State puitlinga hlankai ni ‘Foundation Day’ lawmna Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawlah buatsaih a ni.
He hun hmanpuitu Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Prime Minister hmalaknaa buatsaih ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ chu India rama hnam ziarang hrang hrangte kan hriat chiana, kan hlut lehzual theih nana buatsaih a ni tih sawiin, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra leh Gujarat-te an dinchamphaphak pualin duhsakna a hlan a. India ram mawina leh danglam bikna chu a chhunga hnam ziarang leh nunphung hrang hrang neite lungrual taka kan chen hona hi a ni tih sawiin, “Hmun hran hranah nundan leh tihdan phung a danglam zel a, kan danglamna kan pawm avangin kan inpumkhat phah a, hei hi Vikshit Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat thiltum a ni a, India ram impunkhatna hi ram dangte awhrawn a ni”, a ti a. Danglamna nasa tak awm bawk mah se, India rama chenge chu a tul huna lungrual taka ke pen ho thei kan ni, a ti bawk.
He hunah hian Mizoram Larsap chuan state 3 te chanchin tawi tarlangin, Himachal Pradesh chu state mawi leh ngainatawm, hnam ziarang hausa tak nei a nih thu a sawi a. Maharashtra chu state ropui, India ram sum leh pai dehchhuahna hmunpui pawimawh tak, leh chanchin ropui tak nei a nih thu a sawi a. Gujarat state chungchang pawh sawiin, India rama state hmasawn chak leh entawntlak tak, India rama hruaitu ropui tak tak Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel leh a dangte lo chhuahna a nih thu a sawi bawk a. Kalkhawmte chu heng State pahthumte chanchin, hnam ziarang leh tawngte hriat belh tum turin a chah a ni.
He hun hi Pi Manisha Padhi, ADC to Governor chuan kaihruaiin program buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Maharashtra Governor Pu C.P. Radhakrishnan leh Gujarat Governor Pu Acharya Devvrat-te thuchah bakah heng State-te chanchin tlangpui tarlanna video thlir ho a ni a. Dr. Neeraj Thakur, Asst. Professor, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (CVSc& AH) leh Dr. Sanjay D. Sawant, Director, RIPANS te’n Himachal Pradesh leh Maharashtra State-te chanchin tawi an sawi a. RIPANS leh Govt. Aizawl West College zirlaite’n hnam lam mawi tak tak an entir a. Hemi hnu hian Larsap hian hemi puala kalkhawmte hi Banquet Hall, Raj Bhavan-ah kawmin hun hlimawm tak an hmang ho 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. Bombay state then darh a nih avangin May ni 1, 1960 khan Maharashtra leh Gujarat state-te a piang 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 inkara inpawhna tha zawk siam leh an inkara 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