Patna, Jan 12 (PTI) Seychelles Leader of the OppositionWavel Ramkalawan today called on Bihar Governor Satya PalMalik at the Raj Bhavan here and expressed happiness overvisiting 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 Parsauni village inGopalganj district.
Ramkalawan, whose great-grandfather had migrated fromBihar more than 100 years ago, came to India earlier this weekto participate in the first PIO (persons of Indian origin)Parliamentarians Conference held at New Delhi.
According a warm welcome to the Seychelles leader,Malik told him about Bihar's "immense contribution" to India'sglorious history and great men like Gautamm Buddha, Mahavir,Guru Gobind Singh, Emperor Ashoka, Chandragputa and Chanakyawho were associated with the land.
Malik also told Ramkalawan that 'Satyagraha' waslaunched by Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran in Bihar and made himknown to the people of the country.
The people from the state have carved out a niche forthemselves in all parts of the world by virtue of their meritand hard work, he added.
The governor also presented the Seychelles leader witha memento during the meeting. PTI NAC KKKK.
This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.