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CM's 48-hr Nirjala fast reflects resolve
First India Jaipur
|June 09, 2025
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma set an extraordinary example of discipline and spiritual devotion by observing a Nirjala Ekadashi fast for two consecutive days, drawing widespread admiration across social and political circles.
Sharma began his fast on the eve of Nirjala Ekadashi and broke it after over 48 hours with charanamrit and prasad at the historic Govind Dev Ji temple in Jaipur. Sources said he woke up at 3:30 am on Saturday for early prayers before attending the Mangla Aarti at the temp
This story is from the June 09, 2025 edition of First India Jaipur.
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