Deputy Chief Minister says India is progressing rapidly towards becoming a developed nation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi; cites Ram Temple construction and abrogation of Article 370 as historic achievements
Prayagraj/Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that an enlightened society serves as a strong foundation for nation-building and cultural awareness. He emphasised that intellectuals and scholars working across different fields play a significant role in the development of the country and the state.
Maurya was addressing a large gathering at the Prabuddh Mahakumbh and community feast organised at Parade Ground in Prayagraj. Paying his respects to Jagadguru Shankaracharya, he recalled his association with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement during his earlier tenure as an organisational secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, before entering active politics. He said he had the opportunity to participate in several struggles under the guidance and blessings of the revered Shankaracharya.
Congratulating the organisers, office-bearers of the Parshuram Sena, scholars and distinguished guests, Maurya said that India’s democratic system functions through the Constitution and the will of its people. He noted that voters exercise their choice every five years by deciding which government should continue in power.
Referring to the political journey since 2014, he said the people had repeatedly expressed confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the 2019 and 2024 general elections.
The Deputy Chief Minister said Prime Minister Modi had set the ambitious target of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The country was progressing rapidly towards this goal, and the Opposition should also contribute positively to the collective vision of a developed India.
Highlighting major decisions taken under the Modi government, Maurya described the construction of the grand Ram Temple at the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as historic achievements.
He said the government was committed to strengthening national unity and accelerating development through the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. India, he added, was emerging as a strong nation economically, strategically and politically.
Expressing confidence in the country’s future, Maurya said the double-engine government would continue working with a commitment to development and good governance, with the blessings and support of the people.
Deputy CM attends eighth anniversary of Bhaiya Ji Ka Dal-Bhaat Parivar
Earlier, Maurya attended the eighth anniversary celebration of the Sadhana Seva initiative of ‘Bhaiya Ji Ka Dal-Bhaat Parivar’ as the chief guest. The programme was organised near the Bade Hanuman Temple in Prayagraj.
Appreciating the organisation’s humanitarian initiatives, he said providing food to the needy was a true form of service to humanity. He urged people from all sections of society to extend their support to such welfare activities.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati, Sanjay Gupta, Nirmala Paswan, Rajesh Shukla, public representatives, office-bearers and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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