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GUWAHATI, March 1: Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Lohpurush Rashtriya Ekatmata Award distribution ceremony organised by Bharat Bharati at the Lohia Lions Gauhati Auditorium in Guwahati on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor termed the event a celebration of unity, national spirit and collective resolve. Extending his heartfelt congratulations to the awardees, he said that honours conferred in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel serve as a reminder of his unparalleled contribution to India’s unity and integrity. He noted that at the time of independence, when the nation faced political fragmentation, Sardar Patel’s courage, vision and determination ensured the integration of more than 500 princely states, laying the foundation of a strong and united India.
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The Governor said that unity is the harmony of minds that binds society beyond differences of language, religion, culture or region. He observed that India’s enduring strength lies in its timeless principle of unity in diversity, rooted in the civilisational ideals of public welfare and collective progress. Referring to the guiding ethos of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” he said these values continue to inspire the nation’s inclusive and compassionate outlook.
Highlighting the vision of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Governor spoke on development alongside heritage, stating that both should go hand in hand to realise the dream of a developed India. He added that Assam is making steady strides across sectors with meaningful contributions from social organisations and dedicated citizens.
Describing public service as a noble pursuit, the Governor urged the youth to embrace service, sensitivity and social responsibility as guiding principles in life. He congratulated all the awardees for their selfless dedication to society and hailed Bharat Bharati for promoting national integration, cultural harmony and patriotic values across the country.
The programme was attended by national president Vinay Patrale, national secretary Rudra Narayan Tiwari, trust president Subhash Dhawan, president of Ishan Bharti Bhaskar Dutta Goswami, Convener Shobhan Vyas and other distinguished functionaries.
