Varanasi, 17 Sept (HS): “On the occasion of the birthday of

the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, today, as a Member of Parliament,

I flagged off the bike journey from his karmabhoomi Kashi to his janmabhoomi

Vadnagar, together with the Hon'ble Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh ji,

Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @iChiragPaswan ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra

Pradesh Shri @ncbn ji, and the Hon'ble State President of @BJP4UP Shri @mppchaudhary

ji. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the participants of this

journey, which carries the message of 'One India - Excellent India',” remarked

UP CM in a post on X.

Meanwhilre, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on

Thursday that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's legacy is written in the

future, it will include how he liberated the country from Naxalism, abolished

Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, lifted millions out of poverty, ensured equal

participation for women in Parliament, and gave wings to the dreams of young

people. A great leader empowers people, and Prime Minister Modi has done just

that.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was addressing a gathering at

the Rudraksh Convention Center in Sigra, Varanasi, to commemorate Prime

Minister Modi's birthday and 25 years of public life. He, along with Uttar

Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the Seva Sankalp Bike

Yatra from Varanasi to Vadnagar, Gujarat. At the event, Rajnath Singh

said that the journey connecting Kashi and Vadnagar is a journey to connect the

Prime Minister's birthplace with his work. On one side is Kashi, where his

public life received new energy, and on the other is Vadnagar, where he

received the blessings and values of Mother Hiraben. He described it as a

confluence of service, values, and spiritual practice. Attacking previous

governments, Rajnath Singh said that before 2014, India often missed

opportunities. Previous governments either slept or were preoccupied with

saving their seats. Referring to the semiconductor industry, he said that the

world's largest chip manufacturing company wanted to set up a factory in India,

but the then Congress government did not give it permission twice and the

country lost a huge employment opportunity.

Wish PM Modi on his birthday by turning on the mobile torch:

The Defense Minister, citing Prime Minister Modi's initiative to promote local

products, said that when he meets world leaders, he gifts them with Indian-made

items. He also mentioned gifting a peacock brooch made of Varanasi's pink

enamel work to then-US President Joe Biden. At the event, Rajnath Singh had

attendees turn on their mobile phone torches to wish Prime Minister Modi a

happy birthday.

New India is respecting its heritage and cultural identity

along with development: Speaking at the event, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath said that this journey from Kashi to Vadnagar is an opportunity

to commemorate Prime Minister Modi's journey of public service. He said that

the 'Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra' will carry the message of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha

Bharat', heritage and development, and will convey the message of service and

national unity at each stop. He said that the new India is respecting its

heritage and cultural identity along with development. He specifically

mentioned the Ramlala Temple in Ayodhya, the Vindhyavasini Dham Corridor in

Mirzapur, the Kedarnath, Badrinath Dham, and Mahakal Corridor, along with the

2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

The Chief Minister said that the world no longer views India

with suspicion, but rather, its economy is among the top four economies. New

India also respects heritage. For the first time, India is witnessing a

remarkable coordination of heritage and development. Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the

enshrinement of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya after 500 years, the Vindhyavasini

Dham Corridor, the 2019 Kumbh Mela and the 2025 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela,

Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath, and Mahakal Temples are giving people a glimpse of

the new India.

500 passengers will go to Vadnagar on 250 bikes: Pankaj

Chaudhary

BJP Uttar Pradesh President and Union Minister Pankaj

Chaudhary said that 500 pilgrims on 250 bikes are traveling from Kashi to

Vadnagar carrying Ganga water. Similarly, 500 pilgrims on 250 bikes are

returning from Vadnagar to Kashi carrying water from the holy rivers of

Gujarat. On October 7th, water will be offered to Baba Hatkeshwar in Vadnagar,

and the journey will conclude with the Jalabhishek of Baba Vishwanath in Kashi.

Pankaj Chaudhary said that this journey, spanning thousands of kilometers, will

pass through 193 districts and 1,159 villages in 10 states. Fifty districts of

Uttar Pradesh will be included along the route. Programs will be held at 60 to

80 locations daily. During the journey, pledges will be made for tree

plantation, water conservation, drug de-addiction, and a plastic-free India. At

each stop, a 15-minute documentary will be shown, local leaders will be

interacted with, and sanitation workers will be honored. Wishing Prime Minister

Modi a healthy life, he said that under his leadership, India's prestige has

increased globally. As the MP of Kashi, he is developing every corner of Kashi.

Narendra Modi is the name of India's honour and pride:

Chirag Paswan

At the event, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that while

there have been governments in the past, Prime Minister Modi has given India a

new identity, both domestically and internationally. Over the past 12 years, he

has established his vision in every direction, and today the entire world is

focused on India. Narendra Modi is not just the name of the country's Prime

Minister, he is the name of India's honor and pride. If every youth in the

country adopts even a fraction of his personality, the country's future will be

even better. He said, My journey began 12 years ago with my Prime

Minister. He encouraged me at every moment. He treats every worker and every

citizen as a member of his family.

It is a proud moment to stand on the soil of Kashi:

Chandrababu Naidu

At the event, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu

Naidu said that standing on the soil of Kashi is a proud moment for him. Kashi

is the oldest city and provides a new perspective. From Vadnagar to Kashi,

Prime Minister Modi has demonstrated a journey of service. Today, the country

is changing and progressing. If the food provider is strong, the country will

be strong. Referring to Prime Minister Modi's understanding of technology, he

said that he is working towards providing employment to the youth. This is a

new and self-reliant India. Referring to the large number of people coming to

Varanasi, he also talked about building a Balaji temple here. For this, he

talked from the stage about getting land from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Earlier, UP CM mentioned in a post on X, “We bow to Kashi's

Lord, the remover of all devotees' sorrows, The world's Lord, the magnificent

bearer of protection for the suppliant. To

Rameshwar, the steadfast dispenser of victory and charity, To Gouri's Lord, the boon-giver holding the

hand of grace, we bow.

On the occasion of the birthday of the world's most popular

leader, the honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, today in the holy

city of Kashi, we had darshan and worship of Baba Shri Vishwanath ji along with

the honorable Defense Minister Shri @rajnathsingh ji, the honorable

Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan ji, the honorable Chief Minister of Andhra

Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu ji, and the honorable State President of @BJP4UP Shri @mppchaudhary ji, offering auspicious

wishes. On this occasion, the revered

priests, acharyas, and sanitation workers of the sacred site were honored.

Additionally, an affectionate conversation was held with the bikers setting out

from Varanasi to Vadnagar, and prasad was distributed to them. May Baba Shri Vishwanath's boundless grace

bring happiness, prosperity, harmony, and good health to everyone's life—this

is the prayer. Har Har Mahadev.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi