Cherishing cultural bond, Kiren Rijiju says ‘no force in the world can separate Arunachal from India’

Itanagar, March 28: “No force in the world can separate Arunachal Pradesh from India,’ said Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on the occasion of Madhavpur fair organised jointly by Ministry of Culture and the Gujarat government at Madhavpur Ghed in Porbandar. 

Signifying the uniting bond of varied cultures that India shares, Rijiju said that “We are part of united India since thousands of years when Lord Krishna from Dwarika of Gujarat wedded princess Rukmini of Arunachal Pradesh.”

Proudly showing off the unifying colors, Kiren Rijiju said that Gujarat and his home state are connected with each other since thousands of years. Madhavpur is said to be the place where Lord Krishna had married Rukmani. The traditional fair is held every year between Ramnavmi and Teras. This year, the fair is being held between March 25 and 28.

 

Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh said that in the past the NE states were ignored politically, economically and socially. Looking at today’s situation, Pema Khandu hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to mainstream NE and make it is North East India.

“These efforts taken by the prime minister will boost the tourism business in Arunachal Pradesh as well as Gujarat.The Northeastern states are ready to rub shoulders with other states for the country’s overall development,” Khandu said.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said his government would develop the fair with a view to boost tourism. “This fair is a symbol of the national unity and the state government will develop the fair so the cultural connection between Gujarat and the Northeast becomes stronger,” he added.