After 46 years, the legendary 24 Kosi Parikrama of Sambhal started again. Due to the efforts of CM Yogi Adityanath, faith returned in Lord Kalki’s city Sambhal, illegal occupation ended, religious heritage was revived and the rule of law became stronger.
Where once there were stories of riots and migration, today there is a confluence of faith and spirituality. Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Sambhal has regained its lost identity. The legendary 24 Kosi Parikrama of Sambhal started at 2 pm on Friday night from Shrivanshgopal Tirtha situated in ancient Benipurchak in the presence of lakhs of devotees. This parikrama has started once again after 46 years, filling the entire region with spiritual energy and cultural pride.
This parikrama, which started amidst conch sounds and bhajan-kirtan, was stopped in 1978 due to communal riots, but has now been revived due to the efforts of the Yogi government. There is a religious belief that by participating in this parikrama, all the wishes of a person are fulfilled and the soul attains salvation. This journey starts from Vanshgopal Tirtha, passes through Bhubaneswar, Kshemnath and Chandeshwar Tirtha and ends again at Vanshgopal. The 87 shrines situated in its center are a witness to the spiritual heritage of Sambhal.
Sambhal’s face changed after 2017
After the 1978 riots, Sambhal became a symbol of fear and distrust. Many Hindu families had to leave their homes, bars and shops, religious events stopped and illegal encroachments increased. But after Yogi Adityanath became the Chief Minister in 2017, the picture of Sambhal changed completely. Yogi government got these incidents investigated and took strict action based on the report of the Judicial Commission. Those responsible for the communal riots were jailed, illegal encroachments were removed and religious places were restored.
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Freedom from illegal encroachments and revival of religious heritage
Now decisive action has been taken against encroachment in Sambhal. 495 cases were registered under Section 67 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, out of which 1067 encroachments were removed in 243 cases. During this period, 68.94 hectares of land was freed from encroachment. 37 illegal encroachments on religious places were also removed — including 16 mosques, 12 mausoleums, 7 cemeteries and 2 madrassas. Freeing up a total of 2.623 hectares of land, the government has launched a scheme for beautification of 68 pilgrimage sites and 19 ancient wells. The revival of many mythological places including Kalki Avatar Temple is going on at a rapid pace.
Iqbal of law and new chapter of development
Now the grip of law and administration has strengthened in Sambhal. The government has established 2 new police stations and 45 new check posts. Security arrangements have been strengthened in sensitive areas through CCTV surveillance and drone surveys. The campaign to stop power theft has reduced line losses from 82% to 18%, resulting in revenue savings of Rs 84 crore.
Not only on security, Sambhal has touched new heights on the economic front as well. Now this district ranks 10th in the state with exports worth ₹2405 crore. Under the ‘One District One Product (ODOP)’ scheme, Sambhal’s metallic, wooden and handicraft products are making their place in the international markets.
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