"Sadguru Ravidas Ji Maharaj became ray of light in medieval era": Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Sadguru Ravidas Ji Maharaj emerged as a became a ray of light in the medieval period, when the country's religion and culture were under severe threat from foreign invaders.
The Chief Minister said that while India struggled under the shackles of slavery in the medieval era, Sadguru Ravidas Ji stood firm as a symbol of spiritual strength and cultural resilience.
"In that period, when foreign forces were systematically trying to destroy our heritage, Sadguru Ravidas Ji Maharaj became a ray of light," he said.
Speaking about the significance of Kashi, where Sant Ravidas was born, Yogi Adityanath added, "Sadguru Ravidas ne jo Kashi mai prerna di, vo aaj bhi desh aur har bhakt ke liye ek margdarshak ke roop mein kaam karti hai (The inspiration of Sadguru Ravidas Ji in Kashi continues to serve as a guiding force for the nation and his devotees even today)."
Adding further, he said, "The divine saints have shown society the path of unity, to unite the society, it is the way that does not let incidents like Kairana and Kandhla happen. It is the way that guarantees our safety, guarantees our protection, paves the way for our upliftment and gives us the inspiration to fight in difficult situations..."
The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering and satsang program organised on the death anniversary of Saint Swami Gyan Bhikshuk Das Ji Maharaj in Muzaffarnagar.
Earlier on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the statue of Maharaja Suheldev in Bahraich and also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various public welfare projects on the occasion of 'Vijayotsav' of Maharaja Suheldev.
He also inaugurated an exhibition at the BJP office in Lucknow as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 11 years in office on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak were also present.
Highlighting the Modi government's achievements in the last 11 years, UP CM Yogi asserted that good governance and welfare of the poor will be remembered as a golden era that built a developed India and a self-reliant nation.
He emphasised that during this period, India has forged a new identity in social welfare, good governance, economy, and security.
"Government transparency and accountability towards the public have become distinguishing hallmarks. A new harmony between development and heritage has been created," the Uttar Pradesh CM added. (ANI)