Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Sidhi's victim Dashmat Rawat at CM's residence. The Chief Minister presented shawl, shrifal and Ganesh idol by applying Tilak and washing the feet of Dashmat. He expressed sorrow over the incident. Chief Minister Chouhan had breakfast with Dashmat and inquired about the well-being of the family. He said with Dashmat that "You are my companion and brother, my heart is sad, this is an attempt to share your pain, I also apologise to you, whatever needs of the family will be fulfilled." Chief Minister also talked to Dashmat’s wife Asha Rawat over phone.
Public is my God and service to public is worship of God
In a discussion with the media representatives, Chief Minister Chouhan said that the public is my God and service to the public is the worship of God. We believe that God resides in every human being, the poor is Narayan. My heart is filled with pain and anguish at the injustice meted out to Dashmat. To reduce the agony and pain of the mind, I called Dashmat to the residence and washed his feet and applied water on my forehead, so that my anguish and pain could be reduced.
Those doing injustice have no religion-caste-party
Chief Minister Chouhan said that the one who does injustice does not have any religion-caste-party, the one who has done injustice got severe punishment. Every possible effort is being made by heart to comfort the person suffered. He said that we are all made of the same consciousness, God has made us all. May we all be filled with humanity, compassion, love, kindness and empathy towards our poor brothers and sisters. Even the poor have self-respect. We have to ensure that everyone is respected and protected.
Whoever messes with the poor will get the harshest punishment
Chief Minister Chouhan said that washing the feet of Dashmat is a sign of my sympathy and service towards the poor. The respect of the poor is most important for us. There is also a clear message to the public, government and administration that if anyone messes with the poor, he will get the harshest punishment. Respect of the poor and their safety is our top priority.