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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

38 Jammu students visit Raj Bhavan


State Governor Margaret Alva with a group of students from Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhawan in
State Governor Margaret Alva with a group of students from
Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhawan in Dehradun on Tuesday.
Dehradun, January 24
A group of 38 students from Jammu and Kashmir visited the Raj Bhavan today as part of ‘Sadbhavna Yatra’ organised for them by the Army. The group was led by Maj Ashok Bhandari of Rashtriya Rifles. Governor Margaret Alva welcomed the students and also interacted with them. She shared educative experiences of her life with them and asked them to share their dreams and plans for the future with her.
She also urged the students to rise above the barriers of caste, religion and language and work for the progress of the country.
Alva spoke to them about the democratic traditions of India and the importance of exercising one’s franchise. The students presented patriotic songs and songs related to the beauty of Kashmir. The Governor also told them about the natural splendour and rich culture of Uttarakhand.

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