PM Narendra Modi In Maghar: PM Modi has laid the foundation stone of Kabir Academy at Maghar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Eastern Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar district today, in a visit seen to be heavy with symbolism. The visit is being termed as the BJP's campaign launch in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In 2014, PM Modi made Varanasi the epicenter of his and the BJP's campaign, he won the Lok Sabha seat that is visited by thousands of pilgrims each day, many in search of enlightenment or moksha by the river Ganges that flows by - one of the world a holiest places.
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This time, for 2019, PM Modi has chosen Maghar, about 250 kms from Lucknow but just 30 kilometres from Yogi Adityanath 's Gorkahpur, a place that is referred to, in superstition, as a 'gateway to hell'. The 15th century saint Kabir, held in high esteem by both Hindus and Muslims, died in Maghar, by his own choice, because he wanted to dispel a superstition of the time that anyone who died in Maghar went straight to hell.
PM Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Kabir Academy at Maghar.
Here are the highlights from Uttar Pradesh where PM Narendra Modi will launch BJP's 2019 Lok Sabha Election Campaign:
BR Ambedkar advocated for equality in society but unfortunately there are parties that are using his ideals for political gains, said PM Modi.
People who claim to follow Kabir are more worried about big bungalows, said PM Modi.
Through Ujjwala Yojana, we have given security to lakhs of people. We have made crores of toilets in Uttar Pradesh's villages.
Through Ayushman Bharat, we have given poor people access to quality healthcare, said PM Modi.
Kabir said 'Kaal kare, so aaj kar' (Do now, what you want to do tomorrow).
In the last four years we have worked for everyone, be it poor or rich, be it farmers or soldiers. We have taken everyone along, be it jan dhan accounts or the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
We have been true to our Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas pledge.
Governments in the past sat and only calculated personal gains, and never cared for the people, said PM Modi. Those who talk of Samajwad and Bahujan are only concerned about how to wrest power. They will lie and even harm the well being of people just to come to power.
Those who couldn't stand the sight of the other are now standing shoulder to shoulder, not for the benefit of you people, but to see their personal gains by somehow coming to power. All they are interested in is how to loot and make money, added PM Modi.
A lot of 'families' are fixed to subvert Kabir's teachings, he added.
Uttar Pradesh and people of the state need to be alert about these people. You have seen the face of these people even after Triple Talaq. These people have fixed roadblocks to pass the Triple Talaq bill. These people don't want to see society prosper.
Some political parties don't want peace, harmony in society. They want the exact opposite, said PM Modi. Such people are cut off from ground realities. They have no idea that these leaders had shown us the way. Such people never took Kabir seriously, PM Modi added.
There are those who only want to see chaos and want to create doubt and fear in the minds of people... they think that by doing so, they will gain politically, but those parties are completely cut-off from the reality on the ground, said PM Modi.
I feel blessed that I got the opportunity to offer 'chadar' at Sant Kabir's Mazar and lay the foundation stone of Sant Kabir Academy: PM Modi
Kabir did not believe in caste, he believed everyone is equal: PM Modi
PM Modi said Kabir did not believe in caste. He believed that everybody is equal, he added.
Just a while back, Kabir academy was inaugurated. Here, Kabir's scriptures will be kept here. An auditorium, art gallery, will all be there in Kabir Academy.
Kabir's entire life was spent in finding the truth, worked for the upliftment of the people.
Mahatma Kabir rose from the dust. He became a mahatma from being an ordinary person.
Sant Kabir chose Maghar. PM Modi said Maghar is the purest, if you have Ram in your heart.
"Was Fortunate To Pay Homage To Sant Kabir": PM Modi
I was fortunate to pay homage to Sant Kabir, it is said that this is the very land where Sant Kabir and Guru Nanak Dev sat and discussed many issues.
PM Modi has started speaking in the public rally at Maghar
PM Modi has offered 'chadar' at Sant Kabir's mausoleum in Uttar Pradesh's Maghar
PM Modi earlier paid his respects at Kabir's mausoleum with chief minister Yogi Adityanath
PM Modi is set to address the public rally at Uttar Pradesh's Maghar, after laying the foundation stone of Kabir Academy
PM Modi has laid the foundation stone of Kabir Academy at Maghar, Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi reached Lucknow in special Indian Air Force plane, received by governor, chief minister
From 'Gateway To Hell', PM Modi To Launch Party's UP Campaign For 2019Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to eastern Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar district today on a visit laden with symbolism that is also seen to signal the launch of the BJP's campaign for next year's general elections in Uttar Pradesh."
A statement by the Prime Minister's Office says PM Modi will offer floral tributes at Sant Kabir Samadhi on the occasion of the 500th death anniversary of the great saint and poet and pay his respects at his mausoleum. He will also visit the Sant Kabir Cave and lay the foundation stone of a Sant Kabir Academy that Yogi Adityanath's government hurriedly cleared at its meeting on Wednesday.
Yogi Adityanath, Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Culture will also attend the inauguration
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and union minister for culture Mahesh Sharma will also be in attendance at Maghar, in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar district, where PM Modi will inaugurate a two-day 'Kabir Mahotsav', which was organised by the Ministry of Culture.
The festival, organised by the Ministry of Culture, will feature folk music, dance performances, and musical theatre, artistes from all over the country will participate, according to news agency ANI.
"Modi will also visit the Sant Kabir cave and unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of the Kabir Academy, which will highlight the great saint's teachings and philosophy. The Prime Minister will offer a chadar at the mazaar of Kabir," read an official statement.
PM Narendra Modi has reached Lucknow
PM Narendra Modi has reached Lucknow and is set to visit Maghar in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir district, where he will inaugurate a two-day 'Kabir Mahotsav' to mark the 500th death anniversary of Kabir Das.