The Delhi Congress on Sunday inaugurated the procession ‘Shobha Yatra’ based on the life of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram, following the occasion of Adi Maharishi Valmiki's manifesto, the author of the epic Ramayana, from the Red Fort in the national capital.
Delhi Congress president, Anil Kumar and vice president Jai Kishan, along with members of Valmiki samaj, started the Shobha Yatra by lighting a lamp at the feet of Maharishi on on Valmiki Jayanti.
In the procession, many chariots, elephants, and horses were involved.
The Shoba Yatra was given a huge reception from place to place.
Prasad and Bhandara were arranged at many places. The yatra ended at Maharishi Valmiki Mandir, Pachkuiyan Road, after passing through different parts of the capital.
In the procession, Durga Pandit Ramesh Choudhary and Chand Chautala, etc along with followers of Maharishi were present.
Speaking at the occasion, Jai Kishan said that Sita was given initiation in the ashram of Maharishi Best Muni Valmiki ji, her sons were also educated by Maharishi in the same ashram.
Jai Kisan also appealed to the people of Valmiki Samaj to follow the ideals of Guru Valmiki Maharaj and follow the path shown by him.
Give good education to your children.
He appealed Valmiki samaj members to continue their support to Congress party as both AAP and BJP have failed to fulfil their aspirations and upliftment.