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Governor Acharya attends foundation day celebrations for seven states and UTs

The event in Guwahati, organised by Lok Bhavan, Assam, highlighted India's cultural diversity and national unity.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the State Foundation Day celebrations for Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Puducherry at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati on Sunday.

According to The Sentinel, the event was organised by Lok Bhavan, Assam, to highlight national unity and India's cultural diversity.

Governor Acharya extended greetings to the people of the participating states and Union Territories. He stressed the importance of cooperation among them to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Governor also emphasised inclusive development, agriculture, healthcare, education, skill development and women's empowerment. A press release said he urged citizens to respect different cultural traditions.

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