Chief Minister Emphasizes Prohibition in 19 Religious Towns and Sanatan Dharma Preservation

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CM Yadav Champions Sanatan Culture and Spiritual Traditions

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the state government is fully committed to the preservation and promotion of Sanatan culture, Indian spiritual traditions, and the glorious cultural heritage. He made these remarks on Friday at the commencement of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Yajna in Gotegaon, Narsinghpur district.

The auspicious occasion was graced by the presence of **Pujya Gopeethadheeshwar Mahant Shri Bipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj**. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Shrimad Bhagwat Puran is a sacred text encapsulating the essence of the four Vedas, eighteen Puranas, and Upanishads. He explained that this narrative imparts the true meaning of life, death, karma, and righteousness.

Dr. Yadav further stated, “It is a matter of great fortune for all of us to connect with this continuous stream of religion and spirituality.” Present at the event were also **Panchayat and Rural Development and Labour Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel**, MLA **Shri Mahendra Nagesh**, former State Minister **Shri Jalam Singh Patel**, senior social worker **Shri Mulam Singh Patel**, members of the Maninagendra Singh Foundation including **Shri Sardar Singh Patel**, **Shri Ram Sanehi Pathak**, **Shri Mahant Pritampuri Goswami**, along with members of the organizing committee, public representatives, and a large number of devotees.

Initiative for Prohibition at Religious Sites

Paying respects to **Paramapujya Kathavyas Mahant Shri Bipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj**, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasized that humans should utilize the life and breath gifted by the Almighty for good deeds and noble values. He stressed that birth and death are part of the divine order, and our deities have inspired us to walk the path of duty and dharma in human life.

The Chief Minister also alluded to the glory of India’s Sanatan culture and spiritual traditions being established worldwide under the leadership of Prime Minister **Shri Narendra Modi**. In a significant announcement aimed at eradicating social evils and fostering a spiritual environment, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav declared, “A decision has been taken to implement prohibition in 19 religious towns of the state. The main objective of the government is to free society from addiction and other evils, for which every possible initiative will be taken.”

Determined Fight Against Drugs and Addiction

Moving forward with this initiative, the Chief Minister announced, “Having achieved success against Naxalism, a resolution has now been taken to wage a decisive battle against drugs and addiction by 2029.” The goal of this initiative is to protect the youth from the ill effects of substance abuse and empower them to contribute to nation-building.

Gita Jayanti Celebrations and Construction of Gita Bhavans

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also referenced the 18 chapters of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, which inspire individuals towards karma, duty, and the path of a superior life. Inspired by this sentiment, an initiative has been undertaken to celebrate Gita Jayanti on a grand scale across the state. He further informed that a resolution has been made to construct Gita Bhavans in villages as well as urban bodies, to provide permanent spaces for religious, spiritual, and social gatherings.

Development of Facilities on Narmada Parikrama Path

The Chief Minister provided information about the development work on the Parikrama Path through the Narmada Mission, for the convenience of devotees undertaking the Narmada Parikrama. Under this project, rest stops, ghat upgradation, and other essential facilities will be developed for the pilgrims. Additionally, special efforts are being made towards water purification systems to maintain the purity of the Narmada river's water, which is a significant step towards environmental conservation.