PM Modi attends birth centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Published By : Admin | September 25, 2016 | 17:18 IST
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Speaking at the birth centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in Kozhikode, Shri Narendra Modi recalled his mantra of Antodaya.

The PM said that Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was appointed as the President of Jana Sangh in Kozhikode and the BJP itself evolved from the Jana Sangh. Shri Modi added further that BJP would never compromise on its ideals and keep on serving the people. “BJP has never compromised on its ideology. We entered politics not for gains but to serve”, said the PM.

The Prime Minister said that BJP’s character was based on principles of welfare of people and hence, ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas’ was the party’s commitment. He added that everyone in the country must be treated equally. The Prime Minister remarked that development was the solution to all the problems.

PM Modi also remembered Mahatma Gandhi and said that his life was an example of ‘Minimum Carbon Footprint’. Adding further, he said that India would ratify the COP21 decisions on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2nd.

Expressing concern over recent violence and atrocities, PM Modi said that such acts were intolerable and unacceptable.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all the devotees and participants of the Matua Dharma Mela. This special occasion is associated with the Jayanti of Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Ji. “I offer my humble Pranams to him. His thoughts and teachings continue to give strength and hope to several people. They awakened a powerful movement for dignity, equality and devotion. He inspired generations to walk the path of righteousness, harmony and collective upliftment”, Shri Modi stated.

The Prime Minister remarked that the rich and vibrant traditions of Matua culture reflect a deep spiritual strength and an unbreakable commitment to equality. It significantly enriches the social fabric of our nation. “Over the past decade, our Government has been deeply committed to the welfare, empowerment and dignity of the Matua community”, Shri Modi said.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“My heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all devotees and participants of the Matua Dharma Mela.

This special occasion is associated with the Jayanti of Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Ji. I offer my humble Pranams to him. His thoughts and teachings continue to give strength and hope to several people. They awakened a powerful movement for dignity, equality and devotion. He inspired generations to walk the path of righteousness, harmony and collective upliftment.

The rich and vibrant traditions of the Matua culture reflect a deep spiritual strength and an unbreakable commitment to equality. It significantly enriches the social fabric of our nation. Over the past decade, our Government has been deeply committed to the welfare, empowerment and dignity of the Matua community.” 

 

“মতুয়া ধর্মমেলায় আগত সমস্ত ভক্ত এবং অংশগ্রহণকারীদের জানাই আমার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন।

এই বিশেষ তিথিটি পূর্ণ ব্রহ্ম শ্রী শ্রী হরিচাঁদ ঠাকুরজির জয়ন্তীর সঙ্গে যুক্ত। আমি তাঁকে আমার সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণাম নিবেদন করছি। তাঁর আদর্শ এবং শিক্ষা আজও অগণিত মানুষকে শক্তি ও আশার আলো দিয়ে চলেছে এবং সম্মান, সাম্য ও ভক্তির এক শক্তিশালী আন্দোলনের জন্ম ঘটিয়েছে। তিনি প্রজন্ম থেকে প্রজন্মান্তরকে ন্যায়ের পথ, সম্প্রীতি এবং সমষ্টিগত উন্নয়নের পথে চলার অনুপ্রেরণা জুগিয়েছেন।

মতুয়া সংস্কৃতির এই সমৃদ্ধ এবং প্রাণবন্ত ঐতিহ্য এক গভীর আধ্যাত্মিক শক্তি এবং সাম্যের প্রতি অটুট অঙ্গীকারকে প্রতিফলিত করে। এটি আমাদের দেশের সামাজিক কাঠামোকে উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবে সমৃদ্ধ করেছে। গত এক দশকে, আমাদের সরকার মতুয়া সম্প্রদায়ের কল্যাণ, ক্ষমতায়ন এবং মর্যাদার প্রতি সম্পূর্ণ দায়বদ্ধ থেকে কাজ করে চলেছে।”