Vijayawada, Jan. 24 -- Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S Abdul Nazeer, participated as the Chief Guest in the Formation Day celebrations of Uttar Pradesh, observed on January 24, and the Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, observed on January 26, at the Lok Bhavan lawns in Vijayawada on Saturday under the 'Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat' programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Abdul Nazeer said, "Uttar Pradesh is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, Triveni Sangam of the holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, among several incredible places."

He further added, "Varanasi, situated on the banks of the River Ganga, home of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is k...