Samskruthika Samelana ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ organized  at CMR University

Bengaluru, February 18, 2023: CMR University, one of Bengaluru’s leading private universities extends support to the Government of India initiative, ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ by organizing a cultural event at its OMBR campus, Bengaluru in collaboration with an NGO, Surapaneni Vidyasagar Foundation. The aim of this event was to reinforce India’s diversity and promote cultural connectivity with different parts of the country, particularly the North-East region of India.

The Governor of Mizoram, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati was the Chief Guest at the event. M Lakshminarayana, IAS (Retd.) Advisor to Chief Minister of Karnataka, Vidyasagar of Surapaneni Vidyasagar Foundation, and Dr. H.B. Raghavendra,  Vice Chancellor, CMR University were present at the event. Dr. K.C. Ramamurthy, IPS (Retd.), Former Member of Parliament and Chairman, CMR University & CMR Group of Institutions presided over the function. 

The Hon'ble Governor Of Mizoram, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati said, “I feel grateful to address students in South India because we enjoy the many commonalities with North Eastern states. Especially in religion, culture, and love for football, and badminton. The Govt of India has invested heavily in infrastructural development in the North East in the areas of railways, security, waterways, airports, and more. So, now we believe that we should encourage cultural exchange with states from the South to enable the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.”

The Hon'ble Governor of Mizoram, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati addressed the gathering and had interactive sessions with the students and other attendees. The dignitaries spoke on various topics including National Security - The role of Citizens, The Importance of ‘ICE BREAKING,’ Telecom, 5G along with railways. The event also witnessed cultural performances by students and artists from Bengaluru, North-East & South India. Master V. Rohith Sidha gave his performance playing the flute, and Lohith Arya Talapaneni performed Kantara, Smt. Vijayalaxmi S performed Karlakattai (Woodenclub), while Kumari Kanchana Ganga displayed her skill and talent in Yoga. 

Dr. K.C. Ramamurthy, IPS (Retd.) Former Member of Parliament and Chairman, CMR University & CMR Group of Institutions said, “This initiative led by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is most welcome in our State of Karnataka and even more so at CMR University which houses students from at least 25 states of India. The Hon'ble Governor of Mizoram's active involvement in interacting with students to awaken the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is a testament to his commitment towards unifying people of different linguistic backgrounds together as one people of Bharat.”