Kashmir Impulse Desk
Srinagar, Nov 01
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for greater cultural understanding and national integration, saying India’s diversity was rooted in a shared civilisational heritage.
Addressing a Foundation Day programme at Lok Bhavan, Sinha extended greetings to people in Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
He said the celebrations reflected India’s tradition of unity in diversity and provided an opportunity for people to understand and appreciate the cultural identities of different regions.
Sinha said the vision of a developed India required respect for diversity, preservation of cultural heritage and equal opportunities for citizens to participate in national development.
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with promoting coordination and emotional integration among states and Union Territories through the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
India’s identity, he said, extended beyond geographical boundaries and was shaped by shared traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions.
Referring to the cultural contributions of various regions, Sinha highlighted Kerala’s literary and artistic traditions, Andhra Pradesh’s contribution to literature and spirituality, Karnataka’s saint-poet tradition, and the spiritual heritage of Punjab and Haryana.
He also referred to the cultural diversity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh’s urban planning and Delhi’s role as a meeting point of cultures.
The Lieutenant Governor urged young people to draw inspiration from India’s heritage and contribute to nation-building, saying the Foundation Day celebrations could strengthen mutual respect and people-to-people ties.
