DHURI-Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid obeisance to Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji and flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra at Gandhi Basti in Dhuri to mark his sacred Parkash Purab, reaffirming his government’s commitment to the path of truth, righteousness, equality and justice shown by the revered saint. Invoking the timeless teachings of the Ramayana, he said Punjab, the sacred land of Guru Sahiban, saints and peers, would continue to uphold the values of humanity, dignity and brotherhood, where the seeds of hatred could never flourish.
Highlighting education as the most powerful means of transforming lives, the Chief Minister said that 882 students from Punjab government schools had cleared NEET this year, compared with just 80 in 2021, demonstrating how quality education is opening doors to a brighter future for children from humble backgrounds.
Sharing a few snippets from this auspicious occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Participated in the grand Shobha Yatra organised at Gandhi Basti in Dhuri constituency, Sangrur, today to mark the Parkash Purab of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji and performed the ceremonial flag-off. The sacred Ramayana, composed by Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, conveys the timeless message of goodness, truth and equality. His profound teachings continue to serve as a guiding light for our society even today.”
“Heartfelt greetings to all devotees in Punjab and across the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Jayanti, being celebrated tomorrow. Let us all resolve to follow the path shown by Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji and uphold his noble teachings in our lives, ” he added
Paying tributes to Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, the Pitaamah of Sanskrit literature and the Adi Kavi, or first poet, gave the world the timeless epic Ramayana, which conveys the eternal message of the triumph of good over evil. Its teachings on morality, duty, compassion, ideal leadership and righteous conduct have guided generations and remain equally relevant today.”
The Chief Minister said, “In today’s materialistic world, we need to strengthen the values of truth, humanity and social responsibility. The teachings of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji remind us that righteousness, equality and respect for every human being must remain the foundation of society.”
He said that Punjab is fortunate to be associated with the sacred legacy of Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, who imparted knowledge and training to Luv and Kush, the sons of Lord Ram, on this pious land. He said the great saints, Gurus, seers and martyrs had consistently inspired people to rise above divisions and work towards a society founded on unity, brotherhood and equality.