Golden jubilee of Himachal Pradesh statehood celebrated

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 14

The Himachal Pradesh government and natives of the state residing in Delhi-NCR region celebrated “Himachal Him Mahotsav” on Sunday to mark the 50th year of statehood of Himachal.

The participants were drawn at the local Himachal Bhawan by 22 social bodies, under the aegis of Himachal Social Bodies Federation.

While the children, donning celebratory outfits, engaged themselves in a painting competition and cultural programmes, the elders caught up with each other under the “Himachali Milan programme”. They exchanged views and happy memories of their villages and hamlets back home.

Notable among the participants were Mallika Nadda, chairperson of Olympic Bharat-a NGO, and wife of BJP president JP Nadda, and Nand Lal, vice-chairman of Lalit Kala Academy, a body of the Union Ministry of Culture.

Addressing the gathering after distributing certificates to the participants of the painting competition, Mallika urged them to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the state while remaining connected to their roots. “Himachalis are known for hard work and honesty and they should preserve their identity,” she added.— TNS