Gonda: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated with enthusiasm and reverence at Congress Bhawan in Gonda on Monday under the leadership of city president and councillor Shahid Ali Qureshi.
The programme began with floral tributes to Maharishi Valmiki, followed by a discussion on his life, teachings and contribution to Indian literature and society.
Addressing the gathering, Qureshi said Maharishi Valmiki taught the world that a person’s greatness is determined by deeds rather than birth. Through the Ramayana, he conveyed the universal messages of truth, love and sacrifice. He added that the Congress party remains committed to the ideals of equality, social harmony and brotherhood. He urged people to follow Valmiki’s teachings and work towards eliminating social discrimination.
District media in-charge Shiv Kumar Dubey said Valmiki composed the Ramayana, regarded as the first epic in Sanskrit literature, and his life demonstrated the transformative power of knowledge and penance.
District coordinator Dr. Syed Abdul Mujeeb described Valmiki’s life and philosophy as symbols of social justice and harmony, noting that his teachings remain relevant today.
Those present included Dr. Syed Abdul Mujeeb, Jan Sovio, Ajay Yadav, Mohammad Rizwan, divisional president Zakir Ali, city social media in-charge Shaukat Ali, also known as Mali Baba, Janki Devi and Mukesh Soni, along with a large number of party workers and office-bearers.
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