CM Sai expressed heartfelt gratitude upon receiving basket of Kakori mangoes from UP CM
Chief Minister Sai stated that the people of North Kosala and South Kosala regions were once united under the reign of King Shri Ram
Chief Minister Sai also highlighted the deep historical and emotional bond between Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Raipur, 10 August 2024
In a touching exchange between two state leaders, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai expressed heartfelt gratitude upon receiving a basket of Kakori mangoes from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath.
Chief Minister Shri Sai lauded Uttar Pradesh’s unique identity as both a land of mangoes and great freedom fighters, commending Shri Adityanath’s initiative to unite these two legacies. Shri Sai described this gesture as an inspiring way to honour freedom fighters, allowing people to weave memories of these great patriots and their struggles into their most cherished moments.
Shri Sai also highlighted the deep historical and emotional bond between Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, referring to them as North Kosala and South Kosala. He emphasised that the people of both regions were once united under the reign of King Shri Ram. Shri Sai mentioned that while Lord Shri Ram was born in Ayodhya, his mother, Mata Kaushalya, hailed from Chhattisgarh, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two states. In a letter of thanks, Shri Sai conveyed his emotional connection to the gift, reminiscing that Lord Shri Ram might have carried similar baskets of juicy mangoes during visits to his maternal home. He remarked that the mangoes of Chhattisgarh have a comparable taste, which likely reminded Lord Shri Ram of his homeland during his exile.
It is noteworthy that, Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, in his accompanying letter, highlighted the abundant mango production in Uttar Pradesh, emphasising the state’s well-known varieties. He specifically mentioned Kakori, a place of historical significance in India’s freedom struggle, as a major hub for mango cultivation. Shri Adityanath also informed Shri Sai about the Uttar Pradesh Government’s efforts to market these mangoes under the ‘Kakori’ brand name.