Guru Ghasidas Baba Gave Society the Message of Equality, Harmony and Humanity: CM Sai
Raipur, December 18
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the program to celebrate Baba Guru Ghasidas Jayanti at Khaira–Setganga Dham in Mungeli district on December 18. Addressing the programme, he stated that Guru Ghasidas Baba inspired society to follow the path of equality, harmony and humanity. His teachings continue to strengthen social unity, brotherhood and mutual respect even today.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai performed traditional pooja at the Jaitkhamb, offered palo, and paid obeisance at the Gurugaddi and Ram Janaki Temple. He prayed for the happiness, prosperity and overall welfare of the people of Chhattisgarh.
Making significant announcements for the holistic development of Setganga Dham, the Chief Minister approved Rs. 50 lakh for the construction of a community hall, Rs. 50 lakh for the development of the Ram Janaki Temple as tourism destination, and Rs. 10 lakh for organising the Guru Ghasidas Jayanti programme.
Chief Minister Shri Sai extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the completion of two years of the state government and on the occasion of Chhattisgarh’s Silver Jubilee year. He stated that projects related to roads, power supply, security and development are progressing at a rapid pace throughout the state. State Government is consistently providing the benefits of various public welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, to the people of state.
The Chief Minister stated that paddy is being procured from farmers at the rate of Rs. 3,100 per quintal. He added that under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, financial assistance is being provided to more than 70 lakh women with the objective of their economic empowerment. To ensure administrative transparency, the e-Office system is being promoted, and concrete and effective steps are also being taken towards the elimination of Naxalism.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao highlighted the historical and religious significance of Setganga Dham and said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh is steadily moving forward on the path of development.
Cabinet Minister Shri Guru Khushwant Saheb and Food Minister Shri Dayaldas Baghel also extended greetings on Guru Ghasidas Jayanti and reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare of society. MLA Shri Punnulal Mohle shed light on the life, thoughts and ideals of Guru Ghasidas Baba.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, Food Minister Shri Dayaldas Baghel , MLAs Shri Punnulal Mohle, Shri Dharamlal Kaushik, Shri Sushant Shukla, Shri Doman Lal Korsewada, Smt Bhawna Bohra and large number of public representatives, eminent citizens and followers of the Satnami Panth were present.