Leader of Opposition, Seychelles, calls on Bihar Governor

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Patna: Leader of the Opposition in Seychelles National Assembly Wavel Ramkalawan on January 12, 2018,  called on Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here and expressed happiness over visiting the state from where his ancestors hailed.

Ramkalwan told the governor that he felt great pride in visiting Bihar and was moved by the love and respect showered on him when he visited his native village Parsauni in Gopalganj district in North Bihar. Ramkalawan, whose great-grandfather had migrated from Bihar more than 100 years ago, came to India earlier this week to participate in the first Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Parliamentarians Conference held in New Delhi.

According a warm welcome to the Seychelles leader, Malik told him about Bihar’s immense contribution to India’s glorious history and great men like Gautamm Buddha, Mahavir, Guru Gobind Singh, Emperor Ashoka, Chandragputa and Chanakya who were associated with the land. The Governor also told Ramkalawan that ‘Satyagraha’ was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran in Bihar. The Governor also presented the Seychelles leader with a memento during the meeting.