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'Basant Panchami brought new enthusiasm for country marred by Covid-19': PM Modi
Paying tribute to Maharaja Suheldev, PM Modi said, "Today I have the privilege of laying the foundation stone of the grand memorial of Maharaja Suheldev ji in Bahraich."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and Maharaja Suheldev Development project and dedicated to the public Maharaja Suheldev State Medical College (Baharaich) via video conferencing.
Launching the event, PM Modi said that the spring season this year has brought new hopes leaving the pandemic behind.
"I salute this holy land of Bahraich, the birthplace of Rashtriya Nayaka Maharaja Suheldev and the sage sages who meditated with their might, paid homage to the motherland," PM Modi said.
"Goswami Tulsidas ji says in Ram Charit Manas - Ritu Basant Bah Trivedi Bayari That is, in the spring, three types of air are blowing cold, soft and fragrant. Every part of life is being enjoyed in this air, in this season, from fields, barns, gardens, gardens," PM Modi said, marking his celebration for the spring season.
Paying tribute to Maharaja Suheldev, PM Modi said, "Today I have the privilege of laying the foundation stone of the grand memorial of Maharaja Suheldev ji in Bahraich."
King Suheldev, an icon of the Rajbhar community, had defeated and killed the Ghaznavid general Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud in a battle on the banks of the Chittora lake in Bahraich in 1033.
"This modern and grand monument, the development of the historic Chittaura Lake, will enhance the blessings of Maharaja Suheldev on Bahraich and inspire generations to come," the prime minister said.
Lauding Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his handling of coronavirus disease outbreak in the state, PM Modi said, "The way the work was done in Uttar Pradesh during the Corona period is significant. Imagine how things would have been done at the national, international level if the situation in UP had worsened. But Yogi ji's entire team managed to show the situation in the best manner," PM Modi said.
The prime minister said that the state has not only succeeded in saving the lives of more and more people, but UP has also done a commendable job in providing employment to the returned workers.
Governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath were present at the programme organised in Bahraich on the occasion of birth anniversary of Maharaja Suheldev.
The projects will focus on the development of various tourist amenities including a cafeteria, guest house and a children's park.
