Bihar's Governor Ramnath Kovind and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accorded public reception to former Rajya Sabha member and veteran scheduled caste leader Narayan Singh Kesari in recognition of his 65 years' public service, at the function at Ravindra Bhavan on Wednesday. The Chief Minister welcomed Kesari by tying turban on his head.
Bihar's Governor Ramnath Kovind said that Kesari's dedication, honesty and commitment are laudable. He felicitated Kesari on behalf of Bihar's people. Kovind said that Kesari never compromised with his ideology. He said that live of Kesari is a source of inspiration for thousands of workers. His biography should be written. Kovind presented a miniature image of lord Buddha to Kesari.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that Kesari started his political career with foundation of Jan Sangh and struggled throughout his life. He is an able administrator and staunch nationalist thinker. Describing Kesari as a combatant against injustice, Chouhan said that he is not leader of mere one community, but accepted by all in Madhya Pradesh. Kesari has become extraordinary due to dedication. He never neglected dedication. He is always full of enthusiasm. Wishing Kesari an illustrious and healthy life, Chouhan said that society needs his guidance.
Kesari said that his felicitation is the felicitation of an ordinary worker. He said that workers should never be neglected. Neglect is painful. It breaks workers. Describing Chouhan as a novel Chief Minister, he said that people want that he continues as the Chief Minister and serve the state.
BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha's National President Dushyant Kumar Gautam said that Kesari has lived life of a hermit. He has worked in adverse conditions. He is a 92 years old youth.
Minister of State for GAD lal Singh Arya read out letter of citation. Kesari was felicitated by offering him a grand garland. Vice Chairman of State Planning Commission Babulal Jain, MlAs Pradeep laria, Surendranath Singh, Vishnu Khatri, President AJAKS JN Kansotiya and large number of workers were present on the occasion. Organising Committee's President Gangaram Ghosle proposed a vote of thanks.