Maharashtra Governor Honours Indresh Kumar, Palga Rinpoche

Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Wednesday honoured senior RSS functionary Indresh Kumar and Buddhist spiritual leader Palga Rinpoche for their contribution to the successful organisation of the Sindhu Mahakumbh in Ladakh.

The event, aimed at promoting national integration, communal harmony and India's cultural unity, was recognised through the 'Rashtriya Ekatmik Samarasata Samman' award.

The ceremony was held at the Secretariat Gymkhana in Mumbai and was organised by Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode.

Governor Varma stated that India has consistently shown the world the path of peace, development and coexistence despite growing global instability.

He added that the honour was not merely a recognition of two individuals but a tribute to the enduring ideals of national integration, social harmony and India's civilisational values.

Anna Bansode addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of unity and social harmony in today's world.

He said that fostering national unity, strengthening dialogue among different faiths and promoting social harmony have become increasingly important.

Bansode expressed confidence that the initiative would inspire greater social and cultural cohesion in Maharashtra.

Indresh Kumar and Palga Rinpoche, after receiving the honour, highlighted the teachings of Gautama Buddha and B. R. Ambedkar, emphasising the values of peace, equality and humanity.

They noted that India continues to present a model of harmony, fraternity and peaceful coexistence, even as many parts of the world are witnessing conflict.

The ceremony concluded with a collective call to strengthen communal harmony, mutual trust and national unity across all sections of society.

This event is a significant step towards promoting national harmony and unity in diversity, values that are essential for the progress and development of India.

It also highlights the importance of recognising and honouring individuals who work towards promoting these values, and the role that such events can play in inspiring greater social and cultural cohesion.