Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 29 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched the Ekta Yatra in Barabanki’s Kursi Assembly constituency, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary and announcing development projects worth INR 1,734 crore for the district.
Addressing a public gathering, Yogi Adityanath described the year as one symbolising ‘a new India’, noting that several historic milestones converge in 2025.
He said this convergence ‘is not a mere coincidence’ but reflects a year that foretells a new India, highlighting the 150th anniversaries of both Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the national song Vande Mataram, alongside the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
He added that the celebrations honour the contributions of leaders who strengthened India’s unity, equality and national identity.
‘All citizens have the opportunity to participate in programs marking these milestones. Lord Birsa Munda gave our tribal community a new identity and sacrificed his life to awaken national consciousness,’ the Chief Minister said.
Referring to other key events this year, he noted that the nation is also commemorating 75 years since Dr B.R. Ambedkar handed over the final draft of the Constitution to the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.
‘In one year, many historic events have taken place from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj earlier this year to the upcoming momentous occasion in Ayodhya,’ he said.
The Chief Minister underscored that the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 25 will mark ‘the end of 500 years of struggle’, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally attend the ceremony.
‘On that day, the saffron flag will fly atop the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram,’ Yogi remarked.
Expressing pride in beginning the Ekta Yatra from Kursi Assembly, he said it is a tribute to Sardar Patel’s enduring legacy of unity and integrity.
‘On this special occasion, we also gift INR 1,734 crore worth of development projects to the people of Barabanki,’ he announced, emphasising the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and cultural resurgence.
Earlier in the day, he visited the Maa Pateshwari temple and offered prayers in Balrampur. (ANI)