CM Yogi Reaffirms Welfare for Marginalized Communities
Reaffirming his administration's commitment to social justice and civilizational pride on the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a heartfelt letter to the citizens of the state on Monday, October 26, 2026, honoring the Adi Kavi as a profound spiritual guide and an enduring beacon of inspiration not only for Indian culture but for all of humanity. In his message, the Chief Minister underscored that through the immortal verses of the Ramayana, Maharishi Valmiki gifted the world a timeless blueprint rooted in unyielding truth, righteousness (Dharma), human dignity (Maryada), and selfless devotion to duty (Kartavya Palan). Through the divine conduct of Lord Shri Ram, the epic envisioned an ideal societal architecture anchored in mutual affection, justice, harmony, and universal brotherhood, which the state government continues to adopt as its core administrative philosophy.
Breaking Barriers of Discrimination: The Sacred Bond of Shri Ram and Nishadraj Guha
Directly addressing the youth of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a passionate call to internalize the virtues of Lord Shri Ram by taking a collective pledge to renounce discrimination in every form. Emphasizing that the vision of a truly harmonious and united nation can only be realized when psychological divisions and caste prejudices are eliminated from the mind, the Chief Minister invoked a defining scriptural episode from the epic: Lord Ram embracing Nishadraj Guha as his intimate equal. Quoting the sacred Sanskrit verse 'Tatra Raja Guho naam Ramsyatmasamah Sakha'—which immortalizes Nishadraj Guha as a companion dear to Ram as his own soul—Adityanath emphasized that rising above social stratification through mutual respect and institutional equality remains the vital thread that binds civilized society together.
Monumental Heritage Revival: From Chitrakoot Taposthal to Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki Airport
Detailing the physical and cultural initiatives executed across Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister pointed out that the government is continuously working to bring the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki to the public while developing sacred landmarks tied to his life. Comprehensive developmental initiatives have been launched to transform the sage’s revered place of penance (Tapo-sthal) in Chitrakoot into a prominent spiritual destination, while extensive heritage conservation and tourism infrastructure projects have been completed at the historic Maharishi Valmiki Ashram in Bithoor. Furthermore, by officially dedicating and naming the Ayodhya International Airport as the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, the state has accorded global stature to the legendary sage's civilizational contributions, a reverence further institutionalized by declaring an official statewide public holiday on his birth anniversary.
Empowering the Deprived: Revenue Village Status for Vantangiyas and Land Rights for Musahars
Highlighting the tangible translation of Valmiki’s ideals into inclusive governance, the Chief Minister affirmed that the state government remains steadfast in securing the social and economic empowerment of sanitation workers (Safai Karmacharis), marginalized groups, and historically neglected forest-dwelling tribes. Breaking decades of systemic neglect, the administration has conferred formal revenue village status upon remote Vantangiya forest settlements, ensuring basic civil rights and modern civic infrastructure. Simultaneously, saturated access to state and central welfare schemes has been extended to the impoverished Musahar, Kol, Tharu, and nomadic (Ghumantu) populations, backed by the distribution of official land ownership rights (Pattas) to eligible families to provide them with the foundational security needed to live a life of self-reliance and enduring dignity.
