Fri Dec 05 00:28:40 UTC 2025: Summary:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of culture, traditions, and the legacy of great personalities in maintaining a nation’s identity and unity. He spoke at the inauguration of the Founder’s Week Celebrations 2025 of the Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad in Gorakhpur, highlighting how these elements foster national values and strengthen the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” (One India, Great India). He also mentioned the inspiring bravery of historical figures and encouraged reflection on the Parishad’s contributions as it approaches its centenary.
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Culture is Key to Nation’s Identity, Says UP CM at Founder’s Week Inauguration
Lucknow, December 5, 2025 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the vital role of culture, traditions, and the legacies of historical figures in shaping a nation’s identity and unity during the inauguration of the Founder’s Week Celebrations 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad in Gorakhpur yesterday.
“A nation’s identity is rooted in its culture, traditions, and the legacy of its great personalities. These elements are deeply interlinked. When culture is weakened, unity and national identity also begin to erode,” Adityanath stated. He emphasized the importance of national values, reinforced by historical events and celebrated through festivals, in fostering unity and the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
The Chief Minister also invoked the courage of historical heroes such as Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Guru Gobind Singh, and Rani Lakshmibai, whose sacrifices continue to inspire the nation.
The Founder’s Week Celebration, commemorating the Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad established in 1932, was also attended by Lt. Gen. Yogendra Dimri (Retd.), Vice Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. Adityanath paid tribute to the late Professor U.P. Singh, former President of the Parishad, and other departed members.
Looking ahead to the Parishad’s centenary in six years, the Chief Minister urged reflection on its contributions to the holistic development of students, society, and the nation.
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