Yogi

made big announcement in Mathura on Lord Krishna’ birth anniv

Shri

Krishna Janmashtami: Chief Minister gifted 118 development projects worth Rs. 646

cr to Mathura-Vrindavan

Chief

Minister said, Lord Krishna resides in holy soil and dust of Mathura

World

eager to research our spiritual heritage, paving way for global lasting peace

and harmony: Yogi

We

are making those tasks possible which once considered impossible: Chief

Minister

Inspiration

of Shri Krishna's selfless work our strength, no one can harm us: Yogi

Mathura,

16 Aug (HS): On the auspicious occasion of the 5252nd birth

anniversary of Lord Krishna, the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath

reached Mathura on Saturday. During this, he participated in the felicitation

ceremony of saints and sages organized at Panchjanya Auditorium in Dampier

Nagar, Mathura. On this occasion, he gifted 118 development projects worth

about Rs 646 crore to Mathura-Vrindavan and announced a new action plan of Rs

30,000 crore for the overall development of Brij Kshetra.

We

are becoming witnesses of 5,000 years of mythological history: In his address,

the Chief Minister said that we are witnessing the mythological history of five

thousand years. On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees from the

country and the world have gathered here with devotion. Shri Krishna resides in

the holy soil and dust of Mathura. It is rare to find such devotion anywhere

else in the world. Millions of salutations to this holy land. Heartiest wishes

to all on Janmashtami. He said that for the last several years, he has been

fortunate to participate in events like Rangotsav and Shri Krishna Janmashtami

in Mathura. He talked about establishing India as a confluence of spirituality

and modern development, the inspiration for which comes from Prime Minister

Narendra Modi. CM Yogi said that the whole world is eager to research on

India's spiritual heritage. Whenever the world has to overcome a crisis, only

India's spiritual heritage will pave the way for lasting peace and harmony.

Announcement

of a work plan of Rs. 30 thousand crores for Brij Kshetra: The Chief Minister

announced a new action plan of Rs 30 thousand crore for the overall development

of Brij Kshetra. He said that this action plan will connect pilgrimage sites

like Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana and Gokul with the memories of Dwapar Yuga. He

said, Our government is committed to respect the sentiments of revered

saints and to develop Brij Kshetra. We are making those works possible which

were once considered impossible. Giving the example of Kashi Vishwanath

Dham and the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said that even their imagination

seemed impossible 10 years ago, but today they have become a reality. In Kashi,

where earlier 50 devotees could not have darshan together, today 50 thousand

devotees can have darshan together. The grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is bringing

alive the memory of Treta Yuga. Similarly, the construction of a grand corridor

has been completed in Vindhyavasini Dham.

Commitment

expressed for the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of Yamuna: Giving the

example of the purity and uninterrupted flow of the Ganga, the Chief Minister

said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ganga has

become suitable for bathing and drinking today. He said, 67 crore

devotees took a holy dip in the Prayagraj Kumbh in 2025. Similarly, the double

engine government is working with full sincerity for the uninterrupted flow and

purity of the Yamuna. Referring to the ropeway facility in Barsana, he

said that it is a big relief for the elderly. He said, This is the benefit

of development that we are continuously working for the convenience and safety

of the devotees.

Shri

Krishna was born for the protection of the virtuous and destruction of the

wicked: Recalling the purpose of Lord Krishna's birth, the Chief Minister said

that he was incarnated to protect the gentlemen and destroy the wicked. He

transformed the battlefield into a land of religion. Yogi said, Shri

Krishna's inspiration of selfless work gives us strength. As long as this

inspiration is among us, no one can harm us. Referring to the completion

of 78 years of India's independence, he said that Prime Minister Modi has made

new resolutions for the centenary celebrations of independence (2047).

Referring to the 24-hour discussion held in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, he said

that society and the government will have to work together to make Uttar

Pradesh prosperous and developed by 2047.

Projects

ranging from Parikrama Marg to environmental protection are included: The Chief

Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 118 development projects

worth Rs 646 crore for Mathura-Vrindavan. 80 projects were inaugurated, which

cost around Rs 273 crore. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of 38

projects, which cost around Rs 373 crore. These projects include beautification

of Parikrama routes, entrance gates, renovation of kunds, facilities for

devotees, connectivity, water conservation and environmental protection. He

described the organization of bhajan-kirtan and Sri Krishna Leelas in

Panchjanya Auditorium as a part of the devotional atmosphere. The Chief

Minister appreciated the efforts of public representatives and saints, with

whose cooperation the proposals for the development of Brij Kshetra were

approved. He said that the government and society together are committed to

preserve and enhance the spiritual and cultural heritage of India.

The

Chief Minister celebrated the birth anniversary by pampering the children and

feeding them kheer: On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath took six children dressed as Kanha and Radharani in his lap and

pampered them. The CM also fed kheer to the children with his own hands and

also performed their Annaprasan Sanskar. This made everyone present there

emotional. He applied tilak on the forehead of the children, made them wear

pearl garlands and gifted them toys. The devotees were overwhelmed seeing this

spontaneous gesture of the CM.

The

Chief Minister honoured the saints: The Chief Minister honoured the saints. On

this occasion, he honoured the most revered Phooldol Bihari Lal, Harishankar

Naga, Anant Prabhu, Balaram Baba, Sudikshan Das, Ram Devanand, Sanant Kumar,

Ladli Das, Anantacharya, Jayaramdas, Krishna Devi, Madhavdas, Ladli and Nritya

Das by giving them gifts like garland, angavastram, sweets etc.

Release

and viewing of documentary film: During the ceremony, a documentary film based

on the glory of the circumambulation of Govardhan mountain was released and

viewed. This documentary film has been prepared by Shruti Anandita Verma. The

Chief Minister honored Shruti Anandita Verma for this documentary.

On

this occasion, Cabinet Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Swatantra Dev Singh,

Minister of State (Independent Charge) Sandeep Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Tejveer

Singh, District Panchayat Chairman Kishan Chaudhary, Mayor Vinod Kumar Agarwal,

MLAs Shrikant Sharma, Rajesh Chaudhary, Meghshyam Singh, Puran Prakash, MLC Om

Prakash Singh, Yogesh Chaudhary, Vice President of Uttar Pradesh Brij Tirtha

Vikas Parishad Shailajakant Mishra, BJP District President Nirbhay Pandey,

Metropolitan President Harishankar Raju Yadav, along with other dignitaries

were present. The Chief Minister was honored by presenting a beautiful statue

of Lord Krishna and Radharani.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi