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India stands as rare treasure trove of pluralism: LG Sinha

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  • 16 Apr 2026

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh

Jammu, Apr 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said India stands as a rare treasure trove of pluralism with diverse languages, cuisines, customs, and art forms, urging people to embrace and share this vibrant mosaic sustained by endless community celebrations.

Addressing the Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh at Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan in Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said that the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative aptly recognizes cultural exchange as a dynamic catalyst for prosperity. The cultural evening, celebrating the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', was attended by students, senior officials, and people from Himachal Pradesh residing in the Union Territory, who were special invitees on the occasion.

The Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh. "Cultural confluence on Himachal Diwas builds the bedrock of a strong nation. When citizens and artists from varied states intertwine traditions, they weave invisible threads that bind civilization together," he said.

Paying tribute to the iconic personalities of Himachal Pradesh, the Lieutenant Governor said the state's history brims with richness and diversity, and spirituality and rituals anchor Himachal Pradesh's social fabric. "Himachal Pradesh's sacred earth, cradle of sages' austerities, abounds in ancient heritage and temples. Pilgrims worldwide revere its every stone as infused with divine energy. The state's history, indigenous culture, arts, and architecture stand pristine, and many masterpieces are untouched across millennia. Centuries of traditions have gifted Himachal Pradesh unparalleled folk arts, dances, and songs," he said.

"When local festivities transcend borders, they captivate citizens and spawn livelihoods. Interstate collaboration equips small communities with platforms and resources to scale their events, amplifying both reach and pride. A village's art, admired nationwide, yields not just income but enduring honour," the Lieutenant Governor added.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also released the activity calendar of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.

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