Education should instill moral values, nation-first spirit: CM

PM's vision of a developed India draws inspiration from Sant Ravidas: CM

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: India can become a truly developed nation only by ending caste and economic inequalities, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya on Saturday.

Adityanath was in the temple town to inaugurate the new 'Satsang Bhawan' of the Sant Ravi-das temple, which has also been renovated.

Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said: "Ayodhya was neglected after independence. But today, this city of the Suryavansh is emerging as the country's first solar city and creating a new identity for itself."

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India draws inspiration from Sant Ravidas, whose dream of a just and inclusive society forms the foundation of true national progress," the CM added.

"Only by ending caste and economic inequalities, India can become truly developed."

Recalling the medieval period, Adityanath stated when Sanatan Dharma was under threat during foreign invasions, it was Sant Ravidas in Kashi who guided society towards unity.

"He challenged hollow rituals and superstitions and placed karma (action) above all. "Main changa to kathauti mein Ganga" (if the mind is pure, than the Ganga can be found in a small bowl) is relevant even today," said the CM.