Overview
- Speaking on December 4 at the Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad Founder’s Week in Gorakhpur, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister framed the Ayodhya milestone as a source of national pride.
- He argued that a nation’s identity rests on culture, traditions, and the legacy of great personalities, warning that erosion of culture weakens unity.
- He said festivals help dissolve differences and reflect the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat by strengthening shared values.
- Paying tribute to Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Guru Gobind Singh, and Rani Lakshmibai, he said their courage continues to inspire citizens.
- He referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s November 25 hoisting of the saffron flag atop the Ram temple, attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Governor Anandiben Patel, and himself.