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is also a reflection of the spirit of spirit of ''Ek Bharat- Shreshtha
'Ek Bharat- Shreshtha Bharat'. Bharat''.
My best wishes to all of you on Friends, India is the mother
this auspicious occasion. I pray of democracy. We consider our
that Lord Jagannath blesses all democratic ideals as paramount,
countrymen with good health, we consider our Constitution
happiness and prosperity.
Friends, while discussing
the festivals related to Indian
tradition and culture, I must also
mention the interesting events
held in the Raj Bhavans of the
country. Now Raj Bhavans in
the country are being identified
with social and development
work. Today, our Raj Bhavans
are becoming the flag bearers
of the TB-Free India campaign
& the campaign related to
Organic farming. In the past,
be it Gujarat, Goa, Telangana,
Maharashtra, Sikkim, the
enthusiasm with which different
Raj Bhavans celebrated their
foundation days is an example
in itself. This is a wonderful
initiative which empowers the

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