LEH, March 30 -- Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated at Lok Niwas under the aegis of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, envisioned by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to foster a spirit of unity, brotherhood and mutual understanding among people of different states and Union Territories by promoting awareness about India's diverse art, culture, traditions, and heritage.
Rajasthan, widely known as the "Land of Kings," was formed on March 30, 1949, when major Rajputana princely states-Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer-merged into the Dominion of India. This historic occasion is celebrated annually as Rajasthan Day. The process of unification was completed on November 1, 1956, with the integration of Aj...