 Early Times Report
Lakhimpur Kheri, Oct 27: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Vishwa Kalyan Ashram in Mustafabad, Lakhimpur Kheri, on Sunday to participate in the Smriti Prakatyotsav Mela-2025 and pay homage to revered saints. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said, “Under the double-engine government, extensive efforts are underway to restore and beautify religious and spiritual sites across Uttar Pradesh.” In contrast, he added, earlier governments diverted such funds towards constructing graveyard boundaries.
Announcing that Mustafabad will be renamed Kabirdham, the Chief Minister said, “Earlier, Ayodhya was renamed Faizabad, Prayagraj was renamed Allahabad, and Kabirdham was renamed Mustafabad. We have worked to restore the true identity of these places.” He criticized the opposition for indulging in such actions in the name of secularism, calling it sheer hypocrisy.
At the grand event held at Kabirdham Ashram, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s achievements in fostering patriotism, preserving eternal traditions, and promoting respect for heritage and holistic development. He noted that the teachings of Sant Kabirdas continue to illuminate society even today. Through the philosophy of Nirgun Bhakti, Kabirdas bridged social divides and explained the bond between the soul and the Supreme Being in simple words.
Quoting Kabirdas, Yogi Adityanath said the couplet, “Guru Govind dono khade, kaake lagun paay…” continues to remind us of the eternal importance of the Guru. He added that Kabirdas’s timeless message, “Jaati paati puche na koi, jo Hari ko bhaje so Hari ka hoyi”, forms the foundation of social harmony and national unity. The Chief Minister cautioned citizens to remain vigilant against forces attempting to weaken the nation’s unity by spreading caste-based and communal divisions. He warned that if these evils are not identified and eliminated in time, they can corrode society like a disease.
Reiterating that patriotism is the solution to all challenges, CM Yogi said, “Mata Bhoomi Putraoham…”, this land is not merely soil, but our motherland and fatherland. Serving this sacred land, he added, is the truest form of worship. Discussing India’s transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Before 2014, the nation was facing an identity crisis marked by rampant corruption, terrorism, and divisive politics. Under Prime Minister Modi’s dynamic leadership, India has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy and is on course to become the third-largest economic powerhouse in the coming months.”
He noted that a new wave of development is sweeping even across border districts like Lakhimpur Kheri. Roads are being constructed, medical colleges are being established, airports are being expanded, and eco-tourism is being actively promoted. The Chief Minister added that the rejuvenation of religious sites such as Gola Gokarnanath Dham and Kabirdham is not only revitalizing faith but also boosting tourism in the region. Praising Sant Asangdev Ji Maharaj for his contributions in the fields of spirituality, drug de-addiction, and national awakening, the Chief Minister said that his work is an inspiration to society. Speaking about the menace of drugs, CM Yogi warned that addiction is a path to destruction, and foreign forces are conspiring to ruin India’s youth. He urged people, especially the younger generation, to limit phone use and focus on self-development. |
