UP Minister Suresh Rana Slams Opposition at Historic Shamli Dussehra
Addressing thousands of devotees gathered for the grand Vijayadashami festivities in Shamli district, former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Suresh Rana launched a pointed political and cultural broadside against opposition parties, asserting that anyone who does not stand with Lord Shri Ram is of no practical utility to society or the nation. Participating as the guest of honor at the historic 57-year-old Ramlila celebrations hosted at the Shree Mandir Hanuman Tila Hanuman Dham in Shamli, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader offered ceremonial prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Rama before delivering an impassioned address from the stage. Emphasizing the eternal ideals embodied by Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram, Rana stressed that safeguarding indigenous religious roots, cultural continuity, and Sanatan values must remain an absolute civic priority, invoking the timeless ethos of righteousness to deliver a direct rebuke to political forces that distance themselves from India’s spiritual heritage.
'Preserve Sanatan Heritage': Suresh Rana Takes Aim at Opposition Amid 57th Annual Shamli Ramlila
The former cabinet minister's uncompromising declaration quickly became the focal point of discussion among attendees and political observers across Western Uttar Pradesh. Speaking before a massive cross-section of residents spanning all age groups, Rana encouraged the public to steadfastly walk the path of truth, discard moral vices, and stand united in defense of traditional cultural institutions. The high-profile religious gathering at Hanuman Dham drew massive crowds from across Shamli and adjoining rural hinterlands, prompting the local district administration and police department to erect comprehensive multi-tiered security arrangements. Dozens of police personnel and specialized security units were stationed across the perimeter and entry points to enforce strict crowd management, prevent logistical disruptions, and guarantee that the festive community program concluded in complete peace and communal harmony.
Ravana Dahan Spectacle: Giant Effigies Fall as Fireworks Light Up Hanuman Dham Ground
The evening culminated in the traditional staging of the climatic epic battle, as the theatrical procession of Lord Shri Ram’s vanar sena arrived on the ceremonial battlefield amidst deafening cheers to confront the forces of Lanka. Slaying the demon king Ravana in a dramatic reenactment illustrating the triumphant victory of virtue over unrighteousness, the performance concluded with the ceremonial torching of towering effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran. As the effigies crackled and collapsed into flames, the night sky above Shamli was illuminated by a spectacular display of fireworks, accompanied by roaring collective chants of "Jai Shri Ram" reverberating across the festival grounds. Devotees—ranging from young children to community elders—celebrated the burning with immense religious fervor, marking another memorable chapter in Shamli's five-decade-old Dussehra tradition.
