“Let no girl or woman face injustice,” appeals CM Yogi

Gorakhpur : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that showing reverence for womanhood is a sacred duty of every individual. He highlighted the state’s efforts to ensure women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment, while also praising Prime Minister Modi’s initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Matru Vandana Yojana. The recently enacted Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, he noted, guarantees women’s representation across key sectors, including the legislature.

While addressing a gathering after performing Kanya Pujan at the Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday, CM Yogi extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami and the ninth day of Vasantik Navratri.

“This day holds great spiritual significance for Sanatan Dharma followers, as we worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga during these nine days. Today marks the culmination of these rituals with the worship of young girls symbolizing the nine goddesses,” he said.

Highlighting India’s deep-rooted cultural tradition of respecting women, he said, “Our Sanatan tradition reveres feminine divinity. This sentiment is beautifully observed during both Sharadiya and Vasantik Navratri through Kanya Pujan.”

The Chief Minister urged people to rise above gender bias and ensure that no girl, woman, or sister suffers injustice or exploitation. “This is a collective responsibility. Only when we ensure a safe and just environment for our women, can we move towards building a strong and developed India,” he added.

“Lord Ram’s life inspires us to face challenges with dignity”

CM Yogi highlighted the spiritual significance of Ram Navami, commemorating the birth of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Shri Ram. He noted that devotees across the country are marking the occasion with Akhand Ramayan recitations and devotional singing. Millions, he said, have gathered in Ayodhya for the grand celebrations, where Lord Surya will offer the Surya Tilak to Ram Lalla at 12 noon today.

Reflecting on the monumental event of Lord Ram’s Prakatya (reappearance) in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, he said, “Breaking the chains of over 500 years of subjugation, the re-establishment of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has not only marked a sacred moment for Sanatan Dharma followers, but has also ignited a new light of hope and inspiration for the oppressed and marginalized across the world.”

He urged people to draw inspiration from the life of Lord Ram, who teaches us to uphold dignity, stay composed in adversity, and fulfill personal, familial, social, and national duties with unwavering dedication.

Thanks PM Modi for inaugurating India’s first auto bridge at Rameshwaram

On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, CM Yogi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating India’s first auto bridge — the Pamban Bridge — at Rameshwaram. Calling Rameshwaram one of the holiest sites in India and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, he highlighted how Lord Ram had connected the north and south of India, reinforcing the spirit of unity.

“This new bridge in Rameshwaram reflects Prime Minister Modi’s vision of development rooted in heritage. It’s an honor for all of us to be connected to such a historic and divine place through this initiative,” CM Yogi concluded.