Chandigarh, September 27- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, paying tribute to Ashok Singhal Ji, said that he devoted his talent, time and entire life to awakening India’s cultural consciousness. He also played an important role in taking the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi movement to different parts of the country through extensive public outreach and organisational efforts.

 

The Chief Minister said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the birth centenary year of Ashok Singhal Ji, organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Gurugram University on Sunday. Earlier, he also visited an exhibition on the life and contribution of Ashok Singhal Ji at the university campus.

 

Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Sohna MLA, Sh. Tejpal Tanwar, Pataudi MLA, Smt. Bimla Chaudhary, Gurugram MLA, Sh. Mukesh Sharma and Mayor, Municipal Corporation Gurugram, Smt. Raj Rani Malhotra was present on the occasion.

 

*Life of Ashok Singhal Ji: A Source of Inspiration for Youth*

 

The Chief Minister said that the lives of some great personalities are such that their inspiration becomes deeper with the passage of time. Their ideals provide direction to future generations, while their sacrifices give strength to society. The life of Ashok Singhal Ji is also a great lesson for the youth. Instead of pursuing opportunities for personal advancement, he chose to dedicate his knowledge and abilities to the service of society.

 

*Emphasised Cultural Unity and Social Connectedness*

 

The Chief Minister said that Ashok Singhal Ji played an important role in bringing saints, religious scholars, social workers and ordinary families together around broader cultural objectives. Despite the diversity in India’s languages, attire and traditions, a sense of cultural affinity remains one of our distinctive strengths. The life of Ashok Singhal Ji inspires us to promote dialogue, strengthen mutual trust and foster a spirit of cooperation in society, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

 

*Calls Upon Youth to Understand India’s Knowledge Tradition*

 

The Chief Minister said that understanding one’s traditions, asking questions, reading original texts and engaging in dialogue with scholars enriches the personality of young people. Knowledge of one’s heritage instils confidence and inspires one to learn from the world and contribute something new to it. He said that only a tree with strong roots can rise high towards the sky.

 

*Appeals to Link Birth Centenary Programmes with Service Initiatives*

 

The Chief Minister urged the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and social organisations to link the programmes being organised during the birth centenary year with service initiatives. He called for taking forward activities such as supporting children in their education, blood donation, providing healthcare assistance to needy families, plantation and ensuring the care of planted saplings, as well as engaging in dialogue with youth to keep them away from drugs.

 

 

*Message of Good Conduct Along with Cultural Pride*

 

The Chief Minister said that the ceremony organised in the memory of Ashok Singhal Ji inspires everyone to sincerely fulfil their responsibilities towards society. He called upon the youth to hone their skills, teachers to inculcate values among children, entrepreneurs to create more employment opportunities and social organisations to extend assistance to needy families. He said that our cultural pride should be reflected in our conduct and that we must ensure that no child around us is deprived of education.

 

*Fulfilling Ashok Singhal Ji’s Dreams Will Be the True Tribute to Him: Acharya Lokesh Muni*

 

Acharya Lokesh Muni, recalling the life and resolve of Ashok Singhal Ji, said that his dream was to see the grand construction of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura and the Shree Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. He said that the construction of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is a significant achievement in the direction of Ashok Singhal Ji’s resolve.

 

Taking forward his resolve associated with the Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura and the Shree Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Kashi would be a true tribute to Ashok Singhal Ji. It is the responsibility of society to strengthen awareness about Indian culture, faith and heritage by carrying forward his thoughts and resolve.

 

Vishwa Hindu Parishad Secretary General Sh. Bajrang Lal Bagra, Gurugram University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Vishwa Hindu Parishad State President Sh. Radheshyam Chilana, along with other office-bearers, dignitaries and youth, were present at the programme.

 

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