LG Sinha calls for strengthening social harmony, mutual trust and national unity; pays tribute to writer Rahi Raza on birth centenary

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 24 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called for strengthening social harmony, mutual trust and national unity through dialogue and cooperation.
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.
“Raza’s writings reflected the cultural identity of Ghazipur and Purvanchal while carrying a broader message of humanity, brotherhood and communal harmony,” LG Sinha said.
Referring to literary works such as Aadha Gaon, Topi Shukla and Katra Bi Arzoo, besides Raza’s contribution to the television series Mahabharat, Sinha 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.
He urged young people to remain connected with their cultural roots while embracing innovation, technology and new opportunities. “The younger generation had a responsibility to ensure that development and heritage progressed together,” he said.
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.
Stressing that national progress must go hand in hand with the preservation of cultural heritage, constitutional values and social harmony., LG Sinha called for collective participation in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Sinha said every region.

(Straight Talk Communications)