Lucknow, 19 Oct (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath has addressed a letter (Pati) to the state's citizens extending his

best wishes on the occasion of Mahanavami and Vijayadashami of Sharadiya

Navratri. The Chief Minister stated in his letter that Mother Durga's bravery

and Lord Shri Ram's life motivate us to combat injustice, respect women, and

carry out our duty. On the auspicious day of Mahanavami, CM Yogi did Kanya

Pujan at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, praying for the prosperity of the

people. He proposed burning Ravana, the symbol of arrogance, injustice, and

negativity, on Vijayadashami and erecting dwellings for the needy on mafia-free

grounds (such as Kasari Masari/Krishna Puri region of Prayagraj).

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, advised residents

to band together to break free from notable societal problems such as

alcoholism, family strife, caste-based prejudice, and dowry. He made this call

on Vijayadashami, making a link between the symbolic burning of the Ravan

effigy, which represents ego, injustice, prejudice, and negativity, and the

elimination of society concerns. The Chief Minister believes that creating a

safe, progressive, and peaceful society necessitates a collaborative community

effort to eliminate these bad habits.

Post penned by him on X, reads as follows: “My esteemed

fellow citizens of the state, Heartfelt congratulations on the great ninth day

of Sharadiya Navratri and infinite best wishes for Vijayadashami. The mighty

valor of Mother Durga and the righteous life of Lord Shri Ram inspire us to

counter injustice, honor women, and fulfill our duties. In keeping with the

ideals of the exemplary man Lord Shri Ram, our government has accorded the

highest priority to the rule of law and the safety of citizens in the state.

Land freed from mafia control has been used to build homes for the poor. I am

pleased that, as part of this effort, homes for the poor will be constructed on

land in Kasari-Masari, Prayagraj, that has been liberated from mafia

possession. This area will be developed as 'Shri Krishna Puri. I make a special

request to you all: on this Vijayadashami, along with the burning of

Ravana—symbolizing ego, injustice, discrimination, and negativity—also resolve

to break free from social evils such as addiction to intoxicants, family

discord, caste-based discrimination, and the dowry system.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi