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ITANAGAR: In the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the Nagaland foundation day was celebrated at Raj Bhavan, on Friday. Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik along with his wife Anagha Parnaik participated in the celebration along with the people from Nagaland who are serving or studying in the state. The Governor greeted the people of Nagaland and conveyed his good wishes to the Naga brethren.
He said that celebration of the foundation of other states is one of the many innovative ideas introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen the sense of oneness amongst the people of India.
“It is a magnificent way of integration and it facilitates the people to know each other, creating bonding and amity,” he said.
Parnaik recalled his close association with the people of Nagaland as he had served in the state more than 47 years ago during his service life. He also commended the vibrant cultural heritage and traditions, which are hubs of motivation for all.
The governor advised the participants to absorb the ethos and trends of Arunachali society and asked them to carry back good memories when they go back to their state.
As part of the celebration, Naga students and professionals presented a colourful cultural programme on the occasion. At the initiative of the governor, students and teachers from different schools were invited to be part of the celebration to promote the spirit of nationalism amongst the young minds.
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