Country has come out of mentality of slavery: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said for the first time in the Amritkaal of Indias independence the country has come out of the mentality of slavery and is moving ahead with the feeling of pride for its heritageHe was addressing the Mirabai Janmotsav organised here to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of the poet and Lord Krishna devoteeToday for the first time in the Amritkaal of Indias independence the country has come out of the mentality of slavery PM Modi saidWe have taken the pledge of Panch Pran from the Red Fort We are moving ahead with the feeling of pride for our heritage he saidBefore attending the event the prime minister paid obeisance at the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura Modi is said to be the first prime minister to visit the templeDuring his address he said unfortunately this place of pilgrimage the Braj region did not get the importance it should have got after independenceThe Braj region is not only the land of devotion and love it has also been the centre of our literature music culture and civilization It kept the country together even in difficult times But unfortunately this place of pilgrimage did not get the importance it should have got after independence the prime minister saidThose who wanted to disconnect India from its past those who were alienated from Indias culture and its spiritual identity even after independence they could not give up the mentality of slavery They also deprived the Braj region of development Modi said without naming anyoneSince Independence the Congress has been in power in the country for most of the timeMentioning Ayodhya and Kashi Prime Minister said in the future the Braj region will not be left behind in terms of developmentToday Vishwanath Dham is in front of us in a grand form in Kashi Today divinity as well as grandeur can be seen in the Mahakaal Mahalok of Ujjain Now the date of inauguration of Lord Shri Rams temple in Ayodhya has also arrived he saidMathura and Braj will also not be left behind in the race of development The day is not far when God will be seen with even more divinity in the Braj region I am happy that the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad has been established for the development of Braj This council is doing a lot of work for the convenience of devotees and the development of pilgrimage Modi saidMentioning Mirabai he said Our country has always been the one that worships women powerWomen have always taken up responsibilities and have also continuously guided society the prime minister said and added that Mirabai ji is a shining example of this The life of Mirabai an ardent devotee of Lord Shri Krishna is an inspiration for all he saidIt is a privilege for me to participate in the celebration of the 525th birth anniversary of Saint Mirabai in the holy land of Mathura Modi saidMentioning Gujarats connection with Lord Krishna the prime minister said From Lord Krishna to Meerabai Braj has a special relationship with Gujarat Kanha of Mathura became the Dwarkadhish only after going to GujaratMirabai ji who came from Rajasthan and spread love in MathuraVrindavan also spent the last part of her life in Dwarka he saidThis is not just the celebration of a birth anniversary of a saint but the celebration of the entire culture of India Modi saidThis occasion is also a celebration of the idea of nondistinction between Nar and Narayan Jiva and Shiva devotee and God he saidModi said that a saint like Mirabai showed that a womans selfconfidence has the power to give direction to the entire world Mirabai was one of the greatest social reformers and pioneers he addedMirabai is known for her devotion to Lord Krishna and she has composed many hymns and verses which are popular even todayModi also released a commemorative stamp and coin in the honour of Mirabai and attended a cultural programme in which actorturnedpolitician Hema Malini who is the local BJP MP performed a dance which lasted for more than one and a half hoursShe said in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi India is witnessing nav nirmanChief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel were present at the eventIn his address the chief minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi the honour of India has increased at the global levelWherever you go in the world the welcome you receive naturally fills 142 crore Indians with pride In your leadership borders have become secure and in the past nine and a half years you have a way to address all the problems In your regime not only new schemes were launched but also effectively implemented he saidHe also mentioned that on January 22 the consecration ceremony will take place at the Ram Temple in AyodhyaModi said Programmes such as the Brajraj Mahotsav are also spreading their light in the stream of development This entire area is associated with the times of Kanha Places such as Mathura Vrindavan Bharatpur Karauli Agra Firozabad Kasganj Palwal BallabhgarhIt is the effort of the government to develop the entire area in collaboration with different state governments he saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever