31-10-2026:Governor participates in Establishment Day celebrations organised under ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’
Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note
Governor participates in Establishment Day celebrations organised under ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’
Lok Bhavan Dehradun 31 October, 2026
Governor Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen participated in a programme organised at Lok Bhavan on Saturday to commemorate the Foundation Days of various States and Union Territories under the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative. On the occasion, he extended his greetings on the Foundation Day of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, as well as to Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, whose Foundation Days are observed on November 1. On the occasion of National Unity Day, all those present also took the National Unity Pledge.
The Governor said that India’s greatest strength lies in its unity in diversity. The country may have diverse languages, traditions and cultures, but its motherland and national resolve are one. “Diversity is our identity, unity is our strength, and patriotism binds us together,” he said.
Paying tribute to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the occasion of National Unity Day, the Governor said that through his strong determination, foresight and able leadership, Sardar Patel played a pivotal role in integrating numerous princely states into the Indian Union. His life teaches us that by placing national interest above everything else, and with firm resolve and determination, even the greatest challenges can be overcome.
The Governor said that the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is providing people from different States and Union Territories an opportunity to learn about and understand each other’s cultures, traditions and heritage. The initiative is playing an important role in strengthening national unity by promoting cultural exchange, mutual trust and harmony among the people.
The Governor called upon everyone to give the highest priority not only to the progress of their respective States but also to the advancement of the nation. He urged people to respect all languages, cultures and traditions and promote mutual harmony and a sense of belonging. He said that together, we must contribute towards building an India where diversity is not a weakness but a strength, and where the benefits of development reach every section of society.
On the occasion, cultural programmes showcasing the diverse cultures, folk traditions and heritage of various States and Union Territories were also presented.
Principal Secretary Dr. R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary to the Governor Shri Ravinath Raman, Secretary Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam, Dr. Sridhar Babu Adanki, Shri C. Ravishankar, Additional Secretary Smt. Reena Joshi, along with guests representing the concerned States and Union Territories, officers of Lok Bhavan and other dignitaries, were present on the occasion.
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