Raj Bhavan Hosts Foundation Day Celebrations for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and Chhattisgarh

Aizawl, the 30th October, 2025: Under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today led the celebration of Foundation Days of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and Chhattisgarh at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawl.

In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh underscored the importance of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ – a key initiative of the Prime Minister designed to promote national integration. He explained that the initiative fosters the exchange of cultural heritage and traditions among diverse communities, transforming any location in India into a vibrant ‘Mini India’. The Governor provided a concise overview of the historical milestones of the honoured states and union territories, lauding their scenic beauty and the admirable qualities of their residents while drawing comparisons with Mizoram.

Mizoram Governor stressed that no other nation matches India’s extraordinary diversity, with every state and union territory boasting distinct cultures and traditions. To realise a united, progressive and developed India -a ‘Viksit Bharat’- collective and harmonious efforts are indispensable, he added. The Governor encouraged the youth in attendance to actively learn more about the cultures, traditions, languages and customs of other states.

The programme was compered by Pi Lalhruaitluangi, APS to the Governor, who also elaborated on the programme’s objectives. Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao from the Department of Geology, Mizoram University and Dr. Ashish Singh Patel from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Mizoram, gave presentations on the historical and salient features of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively.

Adding a cultural highlight, students from Mizoram Christian College (MCC) captivated the audience with elegant performances of traditional Mizo dances. The formal segment concluded with the Governor and the Lady Governor hosting an informal interaction with participants over tea and refreshments on the Upper Lawn of Raj Bhavan.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were declared Union Territories on October 31, 2019. Andhra Pradesh became India’s first linguistically reorganised state on November 1, 1956, the same day Andaman and Nicobar Islands were designated a Union Territory. Chandigarh was constituted as a Union Territory on November 1, 1966. Chhattisgarh was established as a separate state on November 1, 2000.

The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme aims to build stronger interpersonal bonds and deeper mutual appreciation among India’s varied ethnic groups, cultures and traditions. In line with this vision, the Mizoram Governor has been organising similar Foundation Day events for different states and union territories at Raj Bhavan since June 2023.

 

Raj Bhavan-ah Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh leh Chhattisgarh-te dinchamphaphak lawm (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 30th October, 2025: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat hmalakna hnuaiah Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) hovin vawiin khan Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh leh Chhattisgarh-te dinchamphahak ‘Foundation Day’ lawmna chu Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Aizawlah neih a ni.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan India ram inpumkhatna atana Prime Minister hmalaknaa programme pawimawh tak ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ hmangin India ram khawi hmunah pawh hnam ziarang leh nunphungte inpawh tlang taka pholanna ‘Mini India’ siam thin a nih thu a sawi a. Foundation Day lawm sak State leh Union Territory-te chanchin tlangpui tarlangin, Mizoram ang bawka hmun mawi leh ami chengte pawh mi tha tak tak an nih thu a sawi a. India ram anga hnam ziarang leh nunphung danglam nasa ram a awm chuan loh thu leh State/UT tinin hnam ziarang leh tihdan phung hran theuh an neih thu sawiin, India ram intodelh leh hmasawn ‘Vikshit Bharat’ siam turin lungrual taka kan thawhho tlan a tul a ni, a ti a. Kalkhawmte chu State dangte hnam ziarang, nunphung, tawng leh inkaihhruainate hriat chian lehzual tum turin a chah a ni.

He hun hi Pi Lalhruaitluangi, APS to Governor chuan kaihruaiin programme buatsaih chhan a sawifiah a. Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao, Department of Geology, MZU leh Dr. Ashish Singh Patel, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Mizoram te’n Andra Pradesh leh Chhatisgarh State-te chanchin tawi an sawi a. Mizoram Christian College (MCC) zirlaite’n Mizo hnam lam mawi 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.

Jammu and Kashmir leh Ladakh-te hi October ni 31, 2019 khan Union Territory-a puan an ni a. November ni 1, 1956 khan Andra Pradesh chu tawng behchhana state siam hmasak ber niin, hemi ni vek hian Andaman & Nicobar Islands chu Union Territory atan puan a ni a. November ni 1, 1966 khan Chandigarh chu Union Territory-ah siam niin, Chhatisgarh chu November ni 1, 2000 khan State-ah hlankai 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