Addressing a programme on Chhath puja here on Wednesday, Governor Ram Naresh Yadav said that ours is country of fairs and festivals. Its culture is based on the principle of unity in diversity. In view of its growing popularity and people’s faith, Chhath will soon become a national festival.
There are folklores and narratives about this festival in religious scriptures signifying its importance. Chhath is a festival of simplicity, prosperity and spiritual bliss. Home Minister Babulal Gaur, film artiste Mukesh Tiwari, former DGP RlS Yadav and President of Bhojpuri Ekta Manch Kunwar Prasad were also present on the occasion. The Governor felicitated people of Bhojpuri community and littérateurs for outstanding contribution.
The Governor said that Chhath is a folk festival and folk culture. It inspires for simplicity, unity, brotherhood and harmony. Yadav said that Bhojpuri and Bundelkhandi dialects should be included in 8th schedule of the Constitution in view of their popularity.
Home Minister Gaur said that our country is the only country where nature in all its forms including rivers and trees is worshipped. In our country every festival is celebrated with simplicity and amity.
At the conclusion, Governor Yadav administered pledge to people to take active part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. On the occasion, the Governor also inaugurated 5100 Deepdan.