JAMMU: At the Raj Bhawan, the Nagaland Statehood Day was celebrated with great fervour and excitement, upholding the principles of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The artists of the Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages presented a number of enthralling cultural events that were based on the well-known dance forms of Nagaland. On Statehood Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha greeted everyone, but notably the people of Nagaland, while speaking to the guests. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development initiative for North-East has truly brought historic socio-economic transformations of Nagaland after years of neglect,” remarked the Lieutenant Governor.The state, dubbed the “land of festivals” and well-known for its lively folk music, traditional dances, arts and crafts, delectable cuisines, captivating rivers, and abundant flora and wildlife, has made great strides on many fronts and seen a resurgence of its economy in the previous nine years, he continued. The Lieutenant Governor honoured Nagaland’s remarkable individuals and acknowledged their important role in the development of the country. Nagaland, known as the “land of warrior tribes,” is a region endowed with immense diversity and wealth. He said that the people had been motivated to rebel against the British by the Naga leader and independence fighter Rani Gaidinliu, also referred to as the daughter of the hills, who had joined the movement at the age of 13.He added that Nagaland’s special advantages, tourism potential, and spirit of togetherness in diversity should all be celebrated on Statehood Day. Those who work in security, students, and Nagaland residents in J&K, UT, were the distinguished guests for the evening.
