Mizoram Governor Leads Combined Celebration of Foundation Days of Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh

Aizawl, April, 2026 : Under the aegis of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today led a combined celebration commemorating the Foundation Days of Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan, Aizawl.

In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh expressed delight at being able to celebrate the foundation days of these four unique states together. Highlighting their rich heritage and significant achievements, he stated, “Each state is unique and excels in its own way. They possess immense potential, and tremendous progress has been made in all these states over the years.” The Governor lauded the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative and remarked, “Celebrating the foundation day of every State and Union Territory helps us understand one another’s traditions, heritage, and culture. It fosters the spirit of unity in diversity. India, as a whole, is a unique country, and our diversity is our greatest strength, which will guide us towards building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.” He also commended all the performers and participants for their outstanding contributions in making the programme a grand success.

The event was presided by Pi Lalhruaitluangi, Addl. PS to the Governor, who also explained the objective of the programme. Video messages from the respective Governors – Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain (Bihar), Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde (Rajasthan), Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati (Odisha), and Shri Kavinder Gupta (Himachal Pradesh) – were played, followed by short video presentations highlighting the history and development of each state.

Representatives from the four states also shared brief insights into their states’ progress. They included Dr. Saurav Suman from Bihar, Asst. Professor at NIT Mizoram; Dr. Nidhi Yadav from Rajasthan, Asst. Professor at NIT Mizoram; Prof. Pravakar Rath from Odisha, Pro Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University (MZU) and Ms. Sonali from Himachal Pradesh, a student at the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Mizoram. Students from Mizoram University, NIT Mizoram, and Govt. Mizoram Law College enthralled the audience with vibrant cultural dances and folk songs, adding a colourful dimension to the occasion. After the formal programme, the Governor interacted warmly with all participants and guests, who spent a pleasant and memorable time together.

Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency and came into existence on March 22, 1912. Rajasthan was formed on March 30, 1949, by the integration of the princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer, and was initially known as Greater Rajasthan. Odisha, which was earlier part of Bihar, attained full statehood on April 1, 1936. It is recognised as one of the earliest states formed on linguistic lines in India. Himachal Pradesh was constituted as a Part C State under the Indian Union on April 15, 1948, and was granted full statehood on January 25, 1971.

The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme seeks to strengthen bonds among the people of India’s diverse states and Union Territories through cultural exchange, promoting greater understanding and appreciation of each region’s unique traditions, languages, and lifestyles.