CM Yogi extended greetings on the occasion of Dussehra, also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of Dussehra is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today, October 2nd. Along with Dussehra, this day is a very special one. It also marks the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and the country's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended Dussehra greetings to all residents of the state. 

Extending Dussehra greetings, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Heartiest congratulations to all devotees and residents of the state on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, a sacred festival symbolizing the eternal victory of truth, righteousness, culture, morality, and eternal values! May every heart be illuminated by the light of righteousness and truth by the grace of Lord Shri Ram. Jai Siyavar Ramchandra."

Best wishes for the festival of Dussehra

CM Yogi offered flowers today on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. On this occasion, CM Yogi congratulated all the citizens of the state on Vijayadashami and said that today is the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian independence movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, bears testimony to the power of truth and non-violence. 

This has also become a matter of research and curiosity for the entire world whether freedom can be achieved by following the path of truth and non-violence, but India has shown it by doing it.  

Flowers were offered to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.

Earlier, the Chief Minister also posted on his social media account, "X," wishing all the people of the state a happy Gandhi Jayanti. He said, "Hundreds of salutations to the great man, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his birth anniversary! Best wishes to the people of the state on 'International Day of Non-Violence!'"

Bapu's principles of truth, non-violence, Swaraj and Swadeshi even today inspire all of us to follow the path of service, truthfulness and harmony.

Happy birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri

On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, the CM said, "An epitome of simplicity, purity, determination and sacrifice, I salute former Prime Minister, 'Bharat Ratna' Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary! His entire life, illuminated by the spirit of simple living and high thinking, continues to inspire millions of citizens to serve, duty and patriotism even today."

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