Uikey graces foundation day of J and K and Ladakh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 31 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey graced a cultural programme held today as part of the celebration of the foundation day of Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the campaign "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal.
The Governor while extending her greetings to 6 members of a Ladakh delegation and the people of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir on their foundation day today, said this day provides an opportunity to get together, exchange ideas, reflect on past and discuss possibilities and challenges for the future, said PRO Raj Bhavan.
The Governor stated that it was the vision and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India is celebrating Amrit Mahotsav, under which all the States of the country are celebrating the foundation day of each other's State under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign.
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She expressed that the purpose of celebrating the foundation day is to introduce the youth to art, culture, music, dance, festivals, languages, customs, traditions and tourist places of various States so that they can develop knowledge about their countrymen and become familiar with the culture and have all-round development.
She further stated that Ladakh is a beautiful region situated between the Karakoram Mountains and the Himalayas.
Similarly, Jammu and Kashmir is known for its natural beauty, Dal Lake, Amarnath Ji, Mata Vaishno Devi place, she added.
It is said that if there is heaven anywhere on earth, it is in Kashmir.
Due to these characteristics, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir attract people not only from India but from all over the world, she said.
The Governor stated that the State will also try to provide an opportunity to the youths of Manipur to understand their culture by sending them to other States.
A cultural programme by the artistes of Government Dance College, Manipur Dance and Goodwill delegates from Ladakh performed vibrant cultural songs and dances to mark the celebration.
Folk musical presentations using the popular musical string called "Ko-pong", folk dance called Jab-ro, Ras Lila, Lai Haraoba Dance, Pung Cholom were the cultural highlights of the evening performed by the artistes.
It may be mentioned that on this day in 2019, Jammu and Kashmir underwent a historic transformation when it was bifurcated into two Union Territories - Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, thereby revoking its special autonomous status granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.
The decision was made with the aim of promoting development, security, and better governance in the region.
The Governor paid her respect and tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary which is celebrated as National Unity Day today.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Home Minister of India, who is famously called the Iron Man of the country who united India after independence.
The Governor also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary today.
M Joy Singh, Commissioner, Art and Culture Department, Manipur, Ruqaiya, team leader of delegation from Ladakh, officials and staff of Raj Bhavan and students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh presently studying in premier institutes in Manipur also attended the cultural function.