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HP CM inaugurates ‘Children of State Sports & Cultural Meet-2025’

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) On the occasion of Children’s Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the ‘Children of the State Sports & Cultural Meet-2025’ at the Ridge here today.
To continue till 16 November, the event has been organised jointly by the Police and Social Justice & Empowerment Departments. Around 600 children from 29 Bal-Balika Sukh Aashraya ashrams from across the State are participating in the meet.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Children’s Day was dedicated to India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This sports and cultural festival reflects the State Government’s resolve to carry forward Nehru ji’s vision of pure affection, equal opportunities and a brighter future for every child.
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