FOUNDATION DAY OF 8 STATES, 5 UTS CELEBRATED | PM Modi removed geographic distance, strengthened cultural connection: LG

Srinagar, Nov 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had removed the geographical distance and strengthened socio-cultural connections.
An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that addressing the Foundation Day function of eight states and five Union Territories (UTs) hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir government in Srinagar, the LG said that he was thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for igniting the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, which had removed the geographic distance and strengthened the socio-cultural connection.
Extending his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of the states and UTs celebrating their Foundation Day, he said that today’s event celebrated the nation’s unity in diversity and kindled the sense of togetherness.
“Every region is a repository of India's unique ancient traditions and they are working with determination for a glorious future of the country. This unique celebration represents timeless values of the multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic character of our nation,” the LG said.
He said that this deep bond and harmonious co-existence was now seen as a role model for the entire world.
Principal Secretary to LG Mandeep Bhandari, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri; DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR), Srinagar, Sujit Kumar; Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Muhammad Aijaz; and Secretary JKAACL, Bharat Singh Manhas were also present on the occasion.
Students, security personnel, and the people of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry were the special invitees.
The artists showcased the rich cultural heritage of the respective states and UTs through their spellbound performances.