Himachal Pradesh will continue to play important role in nation-building
President Murmu on statehood day
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted people of Himachal Pradesh on their statehood day and expressed hope that it will continue to play an important role in nation-building and the security of the country.
Due to its spiritual traditions, known as the 'Land of Gods', and due to its tradition of valour, known as the 'Land of the Brave', the soil of Himachal is blessed with nature's boundless bounty, which creates an extraordinary attraction towards this state, Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.
"I am confident that the diligent residents of Himachal Pradesh will continue to play an important role in nation-building and the security of the country. I extend my best wishes for a golden future for all the people of the state," she said.
Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of the Indian Union on January 25, 1971.
"On the occasion of Himachal Pradesh's 'Statehood Day', I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the residents of the state," the President said.
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai (PTI): French President Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
On Tuesday, Macron held discussions with Modi as part of efforts to further strengthen India-France strategic ties.
During the Mumbai visit, the French president and his wife also met some of India's top filmmakers and actors, and had an animated exchange with them about cinema, culture and collaboration.
President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in the national capital Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.
PM Modi will inaugurate the summit on February 19. As many as 20 heads of states, including French President Macron, will be present at the inaugural session, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said.
