Mahakumbh

Nagar, 23 Feb (HS): A grand function was held at the Ganga Pandal in Sector 1

of Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday to mark the 149th birth anniversary of Rashtrasant

Param Pujya Gadge Maharaj. Paying tribute to Sant Gadge on this occasion, Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed him as a pioneer of social justice who

spearheaded public awareness against caste discrimination, superstition, and

uncleanliness. He emphasized that Sant Gadge’s life has been a beacon of

inspiration for societal reform and awareness. He said, Wherever he

traveled, he spread the message of education and cleanliness through kirtans,

always carrying a broom as a symbol of his mission.

CM

Yogi recalled Sant Gadge’s belief that God resides where there is

cleanliness and noted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi furthered this

very vision through the launch of the Swachhata Abhiyan on October 2, 2014,

which has now become a global movement.

The

Chief Minister remarked that the message of cleanliness propagated by Sant

Gadge a century ago continues to inspire millions today. Under PM Modi’s

leadership, the Swachh Bharat Mission has facilitated the construction of

toilets in crores of households, safeguarding women’s dignity and preventing

diseases.

Lauding

the people of Prayagraj, he commended their exemplary role in maintaining

cleanliness and ensuring the seamless organization of the Mahakumbh. He also

praised the city’s improved traffic management and the spirit of hospitality

shown by its residents, who have embraced the Mahakumbh as their own.

Looking

ahead, CM Yogi announced that the 150th birth anniversary of Sant Gadge Ji

Maharaj will be celebrated on an even grander scale next year. He reiterated

the double-engine government’s commitment to social welfare and vowed to

further amplify the message of cleanliness. CM Yogi also praised Legislative

Council Member Surendra Chaudhary for organizing the grand event. He emphasized

that the celebration not only honored Sant Gadge’s legacy but also reinforced

public awareness of vital social reforms.

On

this occasion, Saint Santosh Acharya Ji Maharaj of Jagadguru Satua Baba Ashram,

Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, former Minister Siddharth Nath Singh,

Mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani, Saint Ashok Maharaj of Jwala Mata Temple,

MLAs Harsh Vardhan Bajpai, Deepak Patel, Guru Prasad Maurya, Piyush Ranjan

Nishad, Legislative Council Member Surendra Chaudhary, former MP Rita Bahuguna

Joshi, many BJP officials and followers of Saint Gadge Ji Maharaj were present

among others.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi