SHIMLA-19 October, 2026-Governor Kavinder Gupta attended the sacred Samagam of Jagadguru Mahabrahmarshi Kumar Swami Ji in Jammu and described India’s spiritual and cultural traditions as a timeless source of inner peace, social harmony and national consciousness. Lady Governor Bindu Gupta was also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the presence and guidance of saints and spiritual leaders provide society with an important source of inspiration, reminding people of the values of compassion, service, harmony, discipline and devotion to the nation. He said India’s rich civilizational heritage has always placed humanity, service and collective welfare at the centre of its spiritual traditions. He said that our culture and civilisation are not merely a legacy of the past, they are a living responsibility that we must preserve, strengthen and pass on to the coming generations.

The Governor said that India is progressing rapidly under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a clear national resolve to build a developed, self-reliant and strong India by 2047. He said the vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only through the collective participation and contribution of every citizen.

He emphasised that development must go hand in hand with the preservation of India’s cultural identity, traditions, values and civilizational ethos. He said that while embracing modernity and pursuing progress, the nation must remain firmly rooted in its cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. He stressed the need to preserve and pass on India’s rich cultural legacy, moral values, traditional wisdom and civilizational ethos to future generations, ensuring that the country’s progress remains firmly anchored in its timeless values.

The Governor also expressed concern over attempts by certain elements to create divisions in society and weaken the age-old bonds of communal harmony and brotherhood. He urged people to remain vigilant against forces that seek to create mistrust and discord among communities.

He said that India has been strengthened by its spirit of unity in diversity. We must not allow anyone to create a wedge between communities or disturb the social harmony that has been nurtured over centuries. He called upon citizens to reject hatred, misinformation and divisive tendencies.

On the occasion, Jagadguru Mahabrahmarshi Kumar Swami Ji honoured Governor with the ‘Desh Ratna’ Award.

Expressing his gratitude, the Governor said the honour was a matter of pride as well as a renewed reminder of his responsibility towards society and the nation.