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Valmiki’s teachings inspire social harmony, goodwill: Delhi Min Ravinder Indraj Singh

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Delhi Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Monday participated in various religious and social programmes across the national capital to mark the birth anniversary of Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki, paying tributes to the revered sage and offering prayers for Delhi’s peace, prosperity and well-being.
“The life, penance, wisdom and invaluable literary contributions of Adi Kavi Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji remain an enduring source of inspiration for all humanity,” Singh said.
The minister attended a satsang, havan, and community feast at Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri, where he prayed for the welfare of the people. The programme was attended by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Delhi BJP president and union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi BJP co-in-charge and former union minister Darshana Jardosh, Delhi BJP general secretary Vishnu Mittal, and Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivek Nath Maharaj, among others.
Singh also participated in the Maharishi Valmiki Shobha Yatra at Madho Das Park near the Red Fort and offered floral tributes to the sage’s statue. During the event, Durga Pandit Das was honoured with the Maharishi Valmiki Icon Award. Municipal councillor Suman Gupta and other dignitaries were present.
The minister said honouring individuals dedicated to society and culture reflected respect for India’s traditions and enduring social values.
He later attended the Sant, Social Harmony and Goodwill Yatra organised by the Valmiki Dalit Mahapanchayat in Trilokpuri. The programme featured cultural performances commemorating Maharishi Valmiki’s life, ideals and contributions. Trilokpuri MLA Ravikant Ujjainwal and other dignitaries attended the event. Singh also offered prayers at the Maharishi Valmiki Temple on Panchkuian Road.
Highlighting the sage’s literary and philosophical legacy, the minister said, “Through the Ramayana, Maharishi Valmiki Ji conveyed the ideals of truth, justice, righteousness, compassion and dharma to people across generations.”
He said the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki inspired people to respect, serve, and uplift every section of society. His life, Singh added, symbolised the timeless ideals of knowledge, penance, equality and social harmony.
“His teachings pave the way for mutual respect, brotherhood and the creation of an inclusive society,” he said, emphasising the need to imbibe the sage’s ideals in everyday life and strengthen equality, fraternity and human values.
Singh expressed hope that the blessings of Maharishi Valmiki would help foster happiness, peace, prosperity and social harmony across Delhi and the country, improving the well-being of every citizen.
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