Patna, 18th December 2024, Vikas Kumar Ojha: Hon’ble Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar engaged with students from Karnataka, who visited Bihar under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative as part of the ‘Yuva Sangam Phase-5’ program. The session was held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, where students from Karnataka and Bihar shared their experiences. The Governor highlighted Bihar’s rich historical and cultural heritage, mentioning that visiting the state leaves a lasting impression of its beauty.
The Hon’ble Governor stated, “When India is united, India is at its best. Our unity is our strength.” He discussed the importance of students taking a pledge for the country in schools, saying, “We are all children of Bharat Mata, and this is the bond of unity that needs to be strengthened.”
He also gave the example of the nationwide concern for the 41 workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel, noting that despite not knowing them personally, citizens from all over the country prayed for their safe release. “This reflects the love, affection, and unity among our people,” he added.
The Hon’ble Governor emphasized that people from various states live in harmony across India, adopting local cultures and languages. He mentioned that people from other states living in Bihar also embrace the local language and culture, symbolizing the state’s unity.
He also referred to Shankaracharya’s establishment of four peeths across India, which symbolized unity and the spirit of oneness.
During the session, students from Karnataka and Bihar shared their experiences of living in each other’s states. The Hon’ble Governor encouraged them to cherish these memories as symbols of unity.
Faculty members from both Karnataka and Bihar were also present at the event.
