Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt praises Arunachal's uniqueness

Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt while lauding the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh said that the state’s culture
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt praises Arunachal's uniqueness

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ITANAGAR: Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt while lauding the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh said that the state's culture, its food and the people are unique and assured to give his best in highlighting this uniqueness to the people outside. Roped in as Brand Ambassador of '50 Years of Arunachal Pradesh' celebration, the popular actor kicked off the media campaign for the month-long celebrations at Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district of the state on Monday.

The celebrations would start from January 20 to February 20 next year, commemorating the birth of Arunachal Pradesh as a state.

"Apun ko bahut bahut khusi hoyele hai k apun Arunachal Pradesh ka brand ambassador hai mamu. Aur apun ye state kabhi chor ke nai jane wale…" (I am very happy to be the brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh and not going to leave the state) said Munna Bhai of the Indian film industry to a resounding applause of the people despite the chill at Mechuka on Monday evening.

"Roped-in mat kahiye…main aapko bol raha hun mujhe yahan bandh k hi rakhiyega (don't say roped in please keep me here)," he said to the thunderous applause of the people in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and State Assembly Speaker Passang Dorjee Sona, who is also the Chairman of the organizing committee..

Known erstwhile as North Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA), Arunachal Pradesh came into existence as a Union Territory on January 20 1972, an official communiqué informed here Tuesday.

The month-long state-wide celebration is scheduled to start on from January 20 next year at Ziro in Lower Subansiri district. The month-long event will culminate on February 20 next here during the 36th Statehood Day celebrations. As part of the media campaign, Dutt will feature in a series of promotional videos on tourism in the state.

Dutt will also engage with local youths on a series of initiatives on substance and drug abuse, and issues that have emerged as a serious concern for the state in recent years.

To a repeated cheer from the audience for a 'Jadu ki Jhappi', Dutt said, "to those who keep away from drugs' - "Main usko ek jadu ki jhappi nai…pachas jadu ki jhappi dunga!"

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