J&K Government hosts grand cultural evening to celebrate foundation day of eight States and five Union Territories at Srinagar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Government hosted a grand cultural evening to celebrate the foundation day of eight States and five Union Territories at Srinagar yesterday. Students, security personnel and the people of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands were the special invitees.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of the States and UTs celebrating their Foundation Day. He said the event celebrated the nation’s unity in diversity and kindled the sense of togetherness. He said every region is repository of India's unique ancient traditions and they are working with



determination for a glorious future of the country. 

He observed that this unique celebration represents timeless values of multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic character of our nation.

Mr Sinha extended his gratitude to  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for igniting the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, which has removed the geographic distance, strengthened social and cultural connection. He said this deep bond and harmonious co-existence is now seen as a role model for the entire world.

Artists showcased the rich cultural heritage of the respective States and Union Territories through their spellbound performances.