Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan greets Gujaratis and Marathis on Foundation Day

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan extended greetings to Gujaratis and Marathis on the statehood day of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Taking forward the government's thrust on celebrating the country's cultural diversity and multi-faceted traditions, the two states' statehood day was celebrated at Raj Bhavan, Shillong. In pursuance of the spirit of Ek Bharat and Shresth Bharat, which celebrate India's 'unity in diversity', Raj Bhavans across the country commemorated the Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra with great fervour, showcasing the rich and vibrant cultures of the two states, stated an official release.

The Central Government decided that all the states would celebrate not only their own statehood days but also the statehood days of other states in order to promote 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.

The Governor of Meghalaya, Phagu Chauhan, inaugurated the Cultural Evening, Sanskritik Sandhya, organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Shillong, commemorating the Statehood Day, greeted the Gujarati and Marathi communities on their State Foundation Day, and conveyed his good wishes to each and every member. Short videos were screened at the programme that showcased the rich culture of the two states, according to an official release.

To foster and strengthen camaraderie amongst the people from different parts of the country serving in Meghalaya, the Governor House invited people to celebrate together the statehood days of these two western states. The Sanskritik Sandhya mesmerised the audience with song and poetry recitations by Dr. Sunil Yogi, Silvi Passah, Mohd. Khalid Khan, and M. P. Pandey, among other eminent artists. People from Gujarati and Marathi communities, including government officials, businessmen, people working in public sector units, and members of the armed forces, along with their families, were invited to witness the cultural evening.

Eminent artists mesmerized the packed auditorium with their unique, extremely easy, and innocent style. The evening was a beautiful amalgamation of poetry and satire, some in poetry form and some in prose. The auditorium reverberated with applause for the poetry, humour, and satire of Padmashree awardee Dr. Sunil Jogi. (ANI)

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