BJP-Nishad Party alliance like ‘historic bond’ Lord Ram, Nishadraj shared: CM Yogi Adityanath
The CM inaugurated an exhibition based on stories related to Ram and Nishadraj, along with the 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) initiative, on the birth anniversary of Nishadraj. He was accompanied by Cabinet ministers Nand Gopal Gupta and Sanjay Nishad, among others.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with state minister Sanjay Nishad and others during the birth anniversary celebrations of Nishadraj, in Prayagraj on Thursday. (PTI)Drawing a parallel with the current political alliance between the BJP and the Nishad Party, Chief Minister Adityanath highlighted the “historic bond” between Lord Ram and his companion Nishadraj Guha.
The CM inaugurated an exhibition based on stories related to Ram and Nishadraj, along with the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) initiative, on the birth anniversary of Nishadraj. He was accompanied by Cabinet ministers Nand Gopal Gupta and Sanjay Nishad, among others.
“The remarkable friendship between Lord Ram and Nishadraj is once again visible today in the form of the BJP and Nishad Party’s alliance,” he said.
As part of the celebrations, the CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 181 development projects worth Rs 579 crore in Prayagraj.
In preparation for ‘Maha Kumbh 2025 Prayagraj,’ trained guides, boatmen, and homestay operators were felicitated with appreciation certificates for making “ significant contributions”. Also, a financial assistance of Rs 20 crore was provided to 1,400 fish farmers under the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
Adityanath reiterated his government’s commitment to restoring Prayagraj’s historical significance. “Prayagraj is no longer just Allahabad. It is the confluence of great traditions. Those who tried to hide its identity did so for their vote-bank politics,” he remarked.
“Everyone lives for themselves, but those who uphold their ancestors’ traditions and legacy are the ones who remain immortal,” he said. Reflecting on the recent Maha Kumbh, he asserted that the event had set an example for the world. “No other faith can organise an event of such magnitude — only Ram devotees can. This requires unwavering dedication to the nation, and those without it cannot manage such a grand event,” he said.
Hitting out at the previous governments, Adityanath said the recognition and respect Prayagraj has gained today was under threat earlier. “The previous governments were trying to erase this identity, handing over UP to mafias and nurturing criminals in every district. But our double-engine government is restoring our ancestors’ legacy in a grand way,” he said.
—With PTI inputs
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