Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, while interacting with the youth from Jammu and Kashmir under the Kashmir Youth Exchange Programme 2023 "Watan Ko Jaane" organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra at Raj Bhavan today, said that our country is a country of unity in diversity on the global stage. Despite diversity in language and culture among people living in different regions, we are all one and will remain one. He said that such programs promote knowledge and understanding of each other and strengthen the feeling of mutual unity.

The Governor said that we should know and understand our language and culture and respect the language and culture of others. Recalling the poem of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he said that 'India is not a piece of land, it is a living nation... If we live for it, we will die for it.'

The Governor said that Jammu and Kashmir is known for its rich culture and beautiful landscapes. Known as 'Heaven on Earth', situated in the lap of Himalayas, this place mesmerizes the whole world with its natural beauty. It is considered one of the best locations in the world for film shooting. Jammu and Kashmir, full of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, has immense tourism potential. Various initiatives have been continuously taken by the Prime Minister to promote development in Jammu and Kashmir.

An important decision was taken by the Prime Minister to remove Article 370 to ensure equal rights and duties for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, the petition related to Article 370 was upheld as constitutional by the bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India. By ensuring equal rights and duties for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the benefits of progress will be ensured to them. Certainly the weak and marginalized people will benefit from various schemes of the government.

The Governor said that today our country is leading in youth power. The role of youth is important in the progress of the country. In this direction, the youth will have to come forward and contribute to the development of the nation.

It may be noted that 122 youth had come to Raj Bhawan from different areas of Jammu and Kashmir like Pulwama, Anantnag, Bargaon, Kupwara, Baramulla, Srinagar. Wishing them a better future, the Governor said that they should empower the nation by building the future with their talent and skills.