Panaji, April 9 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday that the presence of hardworking people from Rajasthan in Goa strengthens the state's cultural diversity and economic prosperity.
Birla, who is in Goa to inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference, also said that there is hardly any place in the country or the world where members of the Rajasthani community are not present.
"People from Rajasthan, through their hard work, determination, and innovation, not only prosper but also embody the spirit of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshth Bharat'," he said, addressing the members of the Marwari-Rajasthani community living in Goa.
The speaker said he was very pleased to meet Marwari-Rajasthani brothers and sisters in Goa, a state rich in tourism, art, and culture.
Expressing happiness at the large participation of women in the event, Birla said that women are progressing rapidly in various fields today, and their growing participation in the workforce is encouraging.
The Speaker extended his best wishes to everyone and said that the role of the Marwari community in the development of the nation and society should continue to grow stronger, and that their efforts for public welfare should be successful.