Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Sunday lauded Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal’s unwavering commitment to the principles of the Bhagavad Gita during the International Gita Mahotsav held at Kurukshetra University. In his address at the seminar organised as a part of the 8th International Gita Mahotsav held at Kurukshetra University on Sunday, the Vice President acknowledged Chief Minister, Manohar Lal as a true follower of the Gita, commending his transparency, integrity, and accountability. He highlighted the Chief Minister’s efforts in translating Gita’s message into meaningful action at the grassroots level, citing the example of providing a job opportunity to children from rural areas on a merit basis.
The International Gita Mahotsav, hosted at Kurukshetra University, witnessed an inspiring inauguration ceremony with the lighting of the lamp by Jagdeep Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, Chief Minister, Manohar Lal, and esteemed guests. The event aimed to promote the universal values and teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Vice President expressed his admiration for the Haryana Chief Minister’s initiatives in promoting Gita’s message nationally and internationally. He recounted Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s vision, shared during the Gita Jayanti program in 2014, urging Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal to propagate the Gita’s message globally. Since 2016, the Chief Minister has consistently celebrated the International Gita Mahotsav at an international level, with this year’s partner state being Assam, said the Vice President.
Addressing the gathering, Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the alignment of the current Central Govern