Leh, Aug. 5 -- Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday attended the "dPal rNgam Duston 2026" celebrations at the historic Leh Palace, commemorating the seventh anniversary of Ladakh's attainment of Union Territory status. Amid the cultural fervour, the L-G congratulated the people of Ladakh saying this historic occasion marked the fulfilment of the long-standing aspirations of the people under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Addressing the gathering, the L-G described August 5 as a defining moment in Ladakh's history, and said that "dPal rNgam Duston" has evolved into a celebration of Ladakh's identity, culture, resilience and collective aspirations while symbolising unity among its people.
"The journey of Ladakh as a Union Territory has been one of transformation, resilience and collective progress. Our endeavour has been to build an inclusive, sustainable and future-ready Ladakh while preserving its unique cultural identity and fragile ecology. The remarkable achievements across governance, infrastructure, tourism, healthcare, education, environment and sports reflect the collective efforts of our people and the unwavering support of the government under the leadership of PM Modi. As we move towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, we remain committed to building a prosperous, peaceful and self-reliant Ladakh." mpost
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