Itanagar, April 1 The Arunachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan celebrated the statehood days of Odisha, Bihar, and Mizoram here on Wednesday.
In his address, Governor K T Parnaik praised the people of Odisha and Bihar, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration, and business in the state.
He also commended the people of Mizoram for achieving near-universal literacy, highlighting it as an inspiring benchmark for the nation, according to an official statement.
Parnaik described the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a guiding force in reinforcing the essence of India's unity in diversity.
He expressed confidence that sustained cultural exchange and understanding would gradually help eliminate racial discrimination.
The governor called upon the people of Odisha, Bihar, and Mizoram to actively contribute to the shared vision of a 'Developed India'.
He said that the states of eastern India hold a pivotal role in advancing the country's Act East policy, given their strategic and cultural significance.
Cultural performances by people from the three states were also showcased.
Since the governor was in Delhi on March 22 for Bihar Diwas, and Mizoram Diwas falls on February 20, the same as Arunachal statehood day, those were celebrated together with Odisha statehood day on April 1, sources in the Lok Bhavan said.