lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has said that Kumbh symbolises purification of body, mind and thoughts. Path of future is paved by purity of body and mind and proximity of saints and seers. She said that holding of Vichar Mahakumbh is continuation of glorious traditions of Indian culture. Mahajan stated this while presiding over session of ''Right Way to live” during International Vichar Mahakumbh at Ninaura in Ujjain district on Saturday.
Mahajan said that spirit of developing persons and presenting them to society is intrinsic to Indian culture. She said that Indian culture’s contribution to the world is thousands of years old. Its contribution would be worthwhile in sustainable development of the world in future as well. Indian culture commands respect worldwide for its spirit of peaceful co-existence and mutual cooperation.
Bhutan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting DN Thungwel said that holding of Vichar Mahakumbh is a relevant effort. It is an opportune moment to express views on current challenges.
He said that Indian culture is greatest in the world which has rich heritage of knowledge and philosophy. With this heritage, India should lead the world. He said that gist of all religions is same. love, harmony and cooperation are foundations of humanity.
Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that through Vichar Mahakumbh, Indian culture, spiritualism of ideologies of saints and seers will get global recognition. He said that this Kumbh is biggest congregation of human beings. Madhya Pradesh government has made successful effort to establish Indian culture on global platform through this.
Former Chairman of Nepal’s Council of Ministers KR Regmi said that truth of life is that all are good if you are good. A person leads his life himself. He builds his future through his mindset and conduct. He said that views should be positive. One should discard the things which he does not like for himself.
leader of Opposition in Sri lanka R Sampthan said that impact of personal conduct is cast on entire society. Society and culture are built through the moral values we follow. World is for all and not for a selected few. It is basis of life. Economic, social and political arrangements, environment and culture are the results of plurality.
Nepalese MP Mahant Thakur said that India’s contribution to the world is greatest in spiritualism. Referring to Indo-Nepalese ties, he said that at present Nepalese democracy is passing through a phase of infection. Current problems are being solved and nation is being re-built through peaceful process.
Bangladeshi MP Sadhan Chandra Majumdar while referring to Indo-Bangla ties said that constant efforts are being made in Bangladesh to ensure better life of common people through effective efforts in rural development, health, electrification and land management sectors.