IANS | 16 Apr, 2024
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that on
the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Maryada
Purushottam Shri Ram, the celebrations will be taking place in his
birthplace after a long gap hiatus of 500 years.
“Thousands of people are now heading to Ayodhya Dham to partake
in the birth anniversary festivities. This is a historic moment as Ram
Lalla will celebrate his birth anniversary at his birthplace for the
first time in five hundred years. Our generations have been blessed to
witness the birth anniversary program,” he remarked.
Addressing a
public gathering in Nahtaur, UP CM urged the public to support Om Kumar,
the Lok Sabha candidate for Nagina and also extended his wishes for the
Ashtami Tithi of Basantik Navratri and Ram Navami.
In a tirade
against the opposition, including Congress and the Samajwadi Party, Yogi
Adityanath said that India was the only country in the world where a
deity had to provide evidence of his birthplace.
“This crisis was
caused by Congress and the Samajwadi Party. Despite their attempts to
undermine our faith, the Sanatan Samaj remained resolute. It was
determined to construct a grand temple at Lord Ram's birthplace, and
thanks to PM Modi, we have achieved this success.”
He further
commented: "A single vote cast in the right direction can change fate,
while one cast in the wrong one leads to an identity crisis. Congress,
SP, and BSP are caught in a rut they are unable to get out of. They seem
to despise goodness. They even glorify mafias and criminals, visit
their homes and read ‘Fatiha' on their deaths, but when an innocent
Hindu falls victim to an accident, they remain quiet. ‘Hum samanya
nagrikon ko Ram-Ram karte hain aur mafia-apradhiyon ka Ram Naam Satya
(We greet common citizens with 'Ram-Ram' and criminals with 'Ram Naam
Satya')."
The UP CM also highlighted challenges faced during the
SP-BSP regime at Seer Govardhan, the birthplace of Saint Ravidas. He
mentioned that there was only one route leading there, causing
difficulties for the lakhs of devotees visiting. Today, the sacred land
of Sadhguru Ravidas boasts a grand memorial, a 25-foot-high statue, a
park, and a four-lane road, making it more accessible and grander, he
pointed out.
He mentioned that the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' pledges
to construct an additional three crore houses for the poor over the next
five years. He assured that the public will continue to benefit from
government schemes. He also pointed out the infrastructural developments
in Bijnor, including the four-lane connectivity with Meerut and
Nazimabad, and mentioned the progress made in addressing the flood
issues.
He also emphasised the inclusive approach of the
government, recognising and respecting every section of society,
including farmers, youth, and women.