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Telangana Governor stresses national unity at J&K, Ladakh Foundation Day celebrations

Hyderabad, Oct 31 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday said India's unity in diversity was its greatest strength and called for strengthening national integration through cultural exchange and mutual understanding among people from different regions.
Addressing the Foundation Day celebrations of the union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh under the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' initiative at Lok Bhavan here, he said such programmes helped promote a sense of belonging and bring people closer despite regional and cultural differences.
Paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Governor recalled his contribution to the integration of princely States into the Indian union and said his vision and leadership continued to inspire the nation.
Referring to Jammu and Kashmir's natural and spiritual heritage, Shukla highlighted its scenic valleys and the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
He appreciated the contribution of the region's youth to national defence and expressed confidence in its progress towards peace and development.
Describing Ladakh as a land of majestic mountains and rich cultural traditions, he lauded the resilience of its people and referred to the spiritual importance of monasteries such as Hemis and Thiksey.
The Governor also noted that several students from Jammu and Kashmir were pursuing higher education in Hyderabad, reflecting growing educational links between the regions.
He urged people to develop a sense of belonging to both their native places and the regions where they work.
Special Chief Secretary M. Dana Kishore, Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Brigadier Puneet Kumar Dwivedi, Joint Secretary Komanduru Shashi Kiran and members of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh communities attended.
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