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Yogi Adityanath Greets Citizens on Vijayadashami, Announces Shri Krishna Puri in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended Vijayadashami greetings and said land freed from mafia control in Kasari-Masari, Prayagraj, will be developed as Shri Krishna Puri for underprivileged families. In his post on X, he said the valour of Goddess Durga and Lord Ram inspire people to counter injustice and honour women. He also appealed to citizens to resolve against social evils such as addiction, caste-based discrimination and the dowry system.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings on Vijayadashmi; announces Reclaimed Land in Prayagraj to Be Developed as 'Shri Krishna Puri'

New Delhi, October 19

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended warm greetings to citizens on the culmination of Sharadiya Navratri and Vijayadashami. On the occassion, he emphasised the state's uncompromising commitment to the rule of law and public safety.

In a post on X, CM Yogi said that the valour of Goddess Durga and Lord Ram inspires everyone to stand firm in the face of injustice. It teaches us to fulfil duties and honour women.

"My esteemed fellow citizens of the state, Heartfelt congratulations on the great ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri and infinite best wishes for Vijayadashami. The mighty valour of Mother Durga and the righteous life of Lord Shri Ram inspire us to counter injustice, honour women, and fulfil our duties. In keeping with the ideals of the exemplary man Lord Shri Ram, our government has accorded the highest priority to the rule of law and the safety of citizens in the state. Land freed from mafia control has been used to build homes for the poor," he said.

CM Yogi announced that land liberated from mafia control in Kasari-Masari, Prayagraj, will be developed as 'Shri Krishna Puri' to construct dedicated housing for underprivileged families.

"I am pleased that, as part of this effort, homes for the poor will be constructed on land in Kasari-Masari, Prayagraj, that has been liberated from mafia possession. This area will be developed as 'Shri Krishna Puri'," he said.

The Chief Minister made a special appeal to the citizens of the state to utilise the festival of Vijayadashami as an opportunity for collective introspection and societal reform.

"I make a special request to you all: on this Vijayadashami, along with the burning of Ravana, symbolising ego, injustice, discrimination, and negativity, also resolve to break free from social evils such as addiction to intoxicants, family discord, caste-based discrimination, and the dowry system," he said.

Vijayadashami marks the conclusion of Navratri and celebrates the victory of good over evil. People celebrate this auspicious day by burning Ravana effigies to get rid of negativity, while vowing to stop social problems like addiction, caste bias, and the dowry system.

— ANI

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