Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced to change the name of Mustafabad in Lakhimpur Kheri to Kabirdham. CM said that the era of erasing identity in the name of secularism is over. The words of Saint Kabirdas are still giving the message of unity to the society.
Lakhimpur Kheri. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday participated in the ‘Smriti Prakatyotsav Mela-2025’ organized at Vishwa Kalyan Ashram in Mustafabad, Lakhimpur Kheri. During this, the Chief Minister not only gave the message of Sant Kabirdas ji’s teachings and patriotism, but also made a historic announcement saying that the name of Mustafabad will now be ‘Kabirdham’. He said that under the double engine government, the era is over when our identity was erased in the name of “secularism”.
“Earlier the money used to go to the cemetery boundaries, now it is being spent on the beautification of religious places.”
CM Yogi said that the faith and heritage of the state were ignored in the earlier governments.
“Under the double engine government, major religious places are being revived. The money which earlier went into building graveyard boundaries, is now being spent on preserving culture and devotion,” the Chief Minister said.
He said that earlier the name of Ayodhya was changed to Faizabad, Prayagraj to Allahabad and Kabirdham to Mustafabad, but now Uttar Pradesh is regaining its identity.
“The words of Saint Kabirdas are still guiding the society.”
Yogi Adityanath said that the stream of pure devotion which was started by Saint Kabirdas ji still gives direction to the society.
“Kabirdas ji gave new thinking to the society against casteism and discrimination. His couplet ‘Jati pati poochhe na koi, Hari ko bhaje so Hari ka hoi’ is the biggest message of social unity even today.”
Patriotism is the solution to all problems – Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that today it is important to be cautious of the forces that break the unity of the country.
“He who attacks the unity of India attacks the soul of the country. Patriotism is the solution to every problem,” he said. Yogi further said – “’Mata Bhoomi Putroham’ – This land is not just soil, it is our motherland. Serving it is true worship.”
“India will soon become the third economic superpower”
Referring to the changes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Yogi said, “Before 2014, the country was going through an identity crisis, but today India has become the fourth largest economy in the world. Very soon it is going to become the third largest economic power.”
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New avenues of development – Medical college, airport and eco-tourism
The Chief Minister said that now a new stream of development is flowing in the border district like Lakhimpur Kheri. He said, “A medical college has been built here, the airport is being expanded and new jobs are being created through eco-tourism.” He said that the revival of religious places like Gola Gokarnath Dham and Kabirdham has given a new direction to both faith and tourism.
Emphasis on cow service and natural farming
CM Yogi said that chemical farming is destroying the fertility of the land, so now natural farming should be adopted. “He said, one cow gives enough organic fertilizer for 30 acres of land. The government is giving Rs 1500 per month for each cow,” CM Yogi said, calling it ‘true patriotism’ and said that water conservation, protection of farming and drug addiction are the service to the nation.
called drug addiction a foreign conspiracy
The Chief Minister appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs.
“Drug addiction is the cause of destruction. This is a foreign conspiracy to weaken our new generation. Limit the use of phones and focus on self-development.”
There was a large presence of saints and public representatives in the program.
At the end of the program, the Chief Minister wished Chhath Mahaparva and performed Bhoomi Pujan of Sadguru Kabir Pujya Shri Asangdev Ji Dharamshala. On this occasion, a large number of saints and devotees including Asangdev Ji Maharaj, Minister Rakesh Sachan, Nitin Aggarwal, Mannulal Kori, MLA Aman Giri, Romi Sahni, Lokendra Pratap Singh, Shashank Verma were present.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath installed idols in Kabirdham Ashram, planted Rudraksha sapling
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Kabirdham Ashram located in Mustafabad area of Lakhimpur Kheri, adjacent to the India-Nepal border, on Sunday. He unveiled new statues of Shri Kshamadevji and Shri Guruman Saheb as part of the annual tradition organized at the Ashram. This tradition is carried out every year in the ashram, in which the idols of the revered saints are restored in a new form.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the idols by cutting the ribbon and received blessings by garlanding them. On this occasion, he also planted a Rudraksha tree in the Ashram premises, which is considered a symbol of peace and spiritual energy.
CM Yogi appreciated the religious tradition of the ashram, the spirit of service of the saints and the atmosphere full of patriotism. He said, “Holy places like Kabirdham inspire faith, harmony and service in the society. The traditions here enliven the soul of Indian culture.” On this occasion, a large number of saints, devotees and public representatives were present and participated in the worship along with the Chief Minister.
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