Srinagar, Oct 24 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for strengthening social harmony, mutual trust and national unity through dialogue and cooperation, saying India’s diversity must become its collective strength.
In a message delivered at the birth centenary celebrations of noted writer and screenwriter Dr Rahi Masoom Raza in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, Sinha paid tribute to the litterateur and recalled his contributions to Indian literature, cinema and television.
He said Raza’s writings reflected the cultural identity of Ghazipur and Purvanchal while carrying a broader message of humanity, brotherhood and communal harmony.
Referring to literary works such as Aadha Gaon, Topi Shukla and Katra Bi Arzoo, besides Raza’s contribution to the television series Mahabharat, the Lieutenant Governor said his writings conveyed that India’s culture, heritage and future belonged to every citizen.
“Dr Rahi Masoom Raza’s birth centenary celebration is an opportunity to give a new direction to the future. It should be our resolve to make our diversity our strength, and by choosing dialogue, cooperation and compassion, we will further strengthen social trust,” Sinha said.
The Lieutenant Governor urged young people to remain connected with their cultural roots while embracing innovation, technology and new opportunities.
He said the younger generation had a responsibility to ensure that development and heritage progressed together.
Referring to India’s development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sinha said the country had made significant progress in infrastructure, digital connectivity, financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, housing and sanitation.
He said India’s achievements in space technology and digital public infrastructure had strengthened its position internationally.
Calling for collective participation in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Sinha said every region and citizen must contribute towards building a developed, prosperous, strong, self-reliant and technologically advanced India.
He stressed that national progress must go hand in hand with the preservation of cultural heritage, constitutional values and social harmony. (KNS)
