Special Ganga Aarti in Varanasi to Mark PM Modi’s 25 Years in Public Service
Varanasi hosts a special Ganga Aarti to celebrate PM Modi's 25 years in public service, praying for his health and the nation's welfare.
In a grand spiritual tribute, a special Ganga Aarti was performed at the Front Ghat in Varanasi to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s milestone of completing 25 years in public service. The ceremony, held under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, was dedicated to praying for the Prime Minister's health, long life, and his continued service to the nation.
Spiritual Rituals and Prayers for the Nation
The event saw participants performing traditional rituals, including offering milk to Maa Ganga. Following the spiritual traditions of Kashi, sacred mantras were chanted as devotees offered prayers to both Maa Ganga and Baba Kashi Vishwanath. The prayers focused on the Prime Minister's enduring leadership and the overall welfare of India.
The atmosphere was charged with patriotism as participants carried the national flag alongside portraits of PM Modi. Beyond the religious ceremonies, the event emphasized the Prime Minister's vision for a cleaner India, with volunteers cleaning the banks of the Ganga and urging citizens to integrate cleanliness into their daily culture.
Celebrating a Legacy of Governance and Development
The milestone marks 25 years since October 7, 2001, when Narendra Modi first took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Speaking at the event, Ganga Sevak Rajesh Shukla highlighted the Prime Minister's transformative journey from the Gujarat Chief Minister's office to the Prime Minister's office.
Shukla noted that the Prime Minister's tenure has been defined by a steadfast focus on good governance, national security, and public welfare. Key achievements cited during the commemoration included:
- Social Welfare: Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Jan Dhan Bank Yojana.
- National Reforms: The abolition of Article 370, the law on triple talaq, and the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Security & Diplomacy: Successful surgical and air strikes against terrorism, and strengthening India's diplomatic position as a voice for the Global South.
- Cultural Revival: The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and the massive beautification of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
- Global Impact: The initiation of International Yoga Day and the rise of digital payments across the country.
The ceremony was attended by several prominent local figures, including Rajesh Shukla, Subhash Srivastava, Vinod Singh, Lallan Singh Bansuri Wale, and Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, among others, all coming together to mark this significant era in Indian political history.