Telangana–North East cultural bond should grow: DGP Mahesh Bhagwat

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Telangana Director General of Police (Law & Order) M. Mahesh Bhagwat said on Thursday there is a need to strengthen the cultural bond between Telangana and the North-Eastern States. He was the Chief Guest at a cultural awareness program on the heritage and traditions of the North-East, jointly organized by KIMS Hospitals and the North East Connect Association (NECA) at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad. DGP Bhagwat noted that a large number of people from the region are contributing to Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, in sectors such as healthcare, education and other professions and stressed the importance of respecting and preserving their cultural identity.

Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of KIMS Group of Hospitals mentioned that many professionals from the North-Eastern states serve in the group's hospitals across nursing, paramedical and other departments.  Dr. Sarbeshwar Saharia, Vice-President of NECA, said the association is committed to promoting mutual understanding and respect for people from the North-Eastern states. The program showcased cultural performances, including the traditional Bihu dance of Assam, traditional attires representing all eight North-Eastern States and a Manipuri dance performance, all of which received an enthusiastic response from the audience.