Srinagar Hosts Grand Cultural Evening to Celebrate Foundation Day of Eight States and Five Union Territories

The Jammu and Kashmir government hosted a grand cultural evening to celebrate the foundation day of eight states and five Union Territories. The event showcased the nation’s unity in diversity and kindled the sense of togetherness.

Srinagar, Nov 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government hosted a grand cultural evening here on Wednesday to celebrate the foundation day of eight states and five Union Territories.

Special Invitees

The security personnel, students, and people of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands were the special invitees, an official spokesperson said.

Lieutenant Governor's Greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his greetings to the people of the states and Union Territories celebrating their foundation day.

Celebration of Unity in Diversity

He said the event celebrated the nation’s unity in diversity and kindled the sense of togetherness.

India's Unique Ancient Traditions

"Every region is a repository of India’s unique ancient traditions and they are working with determination for a glorious future for the country. This unique celebration represents timeless values of multi-lingual, multicultural, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic character of our nation,” he said.

Gratitude to Prime Minister Modi

Sinha extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for igniting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, which has removed the geographic distance and strengthened social and cultural connections.

Rich Cultural Heritage

The artists showcased the rich cultural heritage of their respective states and Union Territories through spellbound performances.

The event was a grand success and showcased the unity in diversity of India. It was a befitting tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the states and Union Territories.