Assam Foundation Day Event Highlights Cultural Diversity
Guwahati, November 1: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday called for deeper collaboration among states and union territories, saying that India's cultural diversity and collective effort are vital to realising the vision of a developed India by 2047.
The state foundation day celebration, organised by Lok Bhavan Assam, took place at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati. It marked the foundation days of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Puducherry.
In his address, the Governor extended good wishes to the people of all seven states and union territories. He noted that each region has a distinct historical legacy, cultural identity and set of traditions, but all share a common national spirit.
He underscored that India's strength lies in its diversity and that every state contributes equally to the nation's overall development and progress. The Governor pointed to accomplishments in agriculture, technology, education, arts, culture and spiritual traditions across these regions.
Acharya said that exchanging best practices, promoting mutual cooperation and encouraging healthy competition between states would reinforce cooperative federalism. He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat by 2047' vision, observing that the goal would require the commitment of every state and citizen.
He stressed that development should be inclusive and reach the last person in society. Sustained investment and effort in education, healthcare, agriculture, innovation, skill development and women's empowerment, he said, remain essential.
The Governor further said that nation-building is a shared responsibility and encouraged citizens to take pride in their cultural identities while contributing actively to development initiatives. Respecting the traditions and achievements of other communities, he said, would strengthen cultural understanding and the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
Colourful cultural programmes presented by the participating states and union territories highlighted their folk traditions, art forms and unique cultural expressions during the event.