Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 27 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday participated in the Parasnath Idol and Temple Foundation Day programme in Ghaziabad. During the event, he remembered the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdev, noting that he is remembered with great reverence.
He further added that Lord Rishabhdev, the first Jain Tirthankara, along with four other Tirthankaras, were born on the sacred land of Ayodhya.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh stated that India's traditions are deeply rooted in the epic tales of its sages, saints, and ascetics, which have inspired humanity for centuries.
"India's tradition is the epic tale of its sages, saints, and ascetics. This epic tale has been an inspiration to humanity for centuries... The construction of the magnificent temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya has been completed, and Prime Minister Modi hoisted the magnificent saffron flag...Everyone remembers the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdev, with great reverence...It is the state's good fortune that the First Jain Tirthankara and four such sacred Tirthankara were born in Ayodhya...The world has seen the incarnations of four Jain Tirthankaras in Kashi..." said CM Yogi.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday participated in 'Special Gurumati Samagam' on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. During the event, CM Yogi mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Ayodhya to hoist the saffron flag atop the Ram Temple. He emphasised that this is the same saffron flag for which generations of Sikh Gurus sacrificed their lives.
"PM Narendra Modi visited Ayodhya today. To mark the completion of the construction of the Shri Ram temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, the saffron flag of India's Sanatan Dharma was hoisted atop the Shri Ram temple today. This is the same saffron flag for which the generations of Sikh Gurus have been sacrificing themselves..."
Guru Tegh Bahadur, remembered as "Hind di Chadar", sacrificed his life in 1675 to uphold the right to freedom of belief. His martyrdom holds a significant place in India's socio-religious history, symbolising the protection of pluralism and the safeguarding of civil liberties. The state government said the observance aims to raise awareness of his teachings on compassion, equality, and resilience.