Lucknow, 10 Sept (HS): “On the 139th birth anniversary of the great freedom

fighter, former Home Minister of the country, and first Chief Minister of Uttar

Pradesh, 'Bharat Ratna' Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, floral tributes were

offered and homage paid today at his statue located in Lucknow. Pant Ji

dedicated his entire life to establishing high ideals of good governance in the

state's administration, while uplifting society and the economy, promoting

public welfare, and serving the nation's interests. Salutations to his sacred

memories,” UP CM remarked in a post on X.

On Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the great

freedom fighter, former Home Minister of the country and first Chief Minister

of Uttar Pradesh, Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, by laying flowers at

his statue in Lok Bhavan on his 139th birth anniversary. On this occasion, the

Chief Minister paid tribute to the memory of Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant,

mentioning his contributions to the freedom movement, nation-building and the

development of Uttar Pradesh.

The Chief Minister said that today is the sacred birth anniversary of Pandit

Govind Vallabh Pant, the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. On this

occasion, on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh government and the people of the

state, he pays homage to Pant's memory and offers his humble tribute.

Chief Minister Yogi said that Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant was not only a

great lawyer but also a prominent freedom fighter. Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant

was a prominent leader who strongly defended the revolutionaries against the

charges filed against them by the British government after the Kakori train

raid in 1925. He actively participated in the country's independence movement.

Yogi said that in 1937, Pant was elected as the Premier of Uttar Pradesh,

but after some time, he resigned from the post and continued his active role in

the freedom movement. He played a key role in various major movements of the

freedom struggle, including the Quit India Movement.

As the first Chief Minister, he laid the foundation of good governance. The

Chief Minister said that with the country's independence in 1947, Pandit Govind

Ballabh Pant became the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. At that time,

Uttarakhand was also part of Uttar Pradesh. He presented the system of such a

large state as a model of good governance, and worked for economic development

and the interests of every section of society. Pant implemented many important

reforms. His land reform model was also significant.

Yogi said that in 1954, Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant became the country's Home

Minister. As Home Minister, he intelligently resolved the ongoing linguistic

conflict within the country and attempts to create new divisions in society. He

also played a key role in establishing Hindi as the official language.

“On the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, former Home Minister

of the country, and first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, 'Bharat Ratna' Pt.

Govind Ballabh Pant, humble tribute. His visionary leadership, love for Hindi,

and spirit of social welfare are an invaluable legacy of Indian democracy. His

dedication to public service will forever continue to inspire us,” UP CM

mentioned in a post on X.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi