Lucknow. If the young leaders of the world work together reiterating their commitments towards democracy, then we will be able to pave the way for the welfare of humanity not only in our country but also in the world. All the countries of the world are working together with India’s ancient motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, so naturally these countries of the world have adopted democracy in some form or the other which can provide a new inspiration to the world. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said these things on Sunday during a meeting of the participants of the Gen Next Democracy Network program at his official residence. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also felicitated the young leaders from Argentina, Botswana, Canada, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan and Lithuania on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh government and citizens.
India is the mother of democracy since ancient times.
Starting his address, CM Yogi said that our country is currently celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of its independence. India is the largest democracy in the world, but the roots of democracy are so deeply rooted in India that it has been the mother of democracy since ancient times. You all have arrived in this biggest state of the mother of democracy. Representing the spiritual and cultural system of India, this state is important in many ways. Uttar Pradesh plays the most important role in India’s food production in this state. With 11 per cent cultivable land, we produce 20 per cent of India’s total food grains. Uttar Pradesh is number one in India in food grain production. Along with this, Uttar Pradesh is also number one in sugarcane production. Uttar Pradesh is number one in vegetable and milk production as well as in other important food grains. For the last few years, the work done in the field of infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh has instilled a new confidence in Uttar Pradesh as well as in the entire country.
Japan’s memories are linked to India
CM said, I am happy that you have come after visiting the oldest city of the world, Kashi. Kashi is the city of India’s spiritual and cultural identity. This city has been known since the beginning of creation. Not only this, along with Kashi, India has also given the world’s oldest scripture Rigveda to the world. I am happy that the young leaders of Japan are also here. The memories of Japan are linked to India, because India and the land of Uttar Pradesh play an important role in it, be it the land of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment or the land of his attainment of perfection, his Mahaparinirvana place or his holy land. These cultural relations between India and Japan are very ancient. You yourself must have seen those memories of Japan in Varanasi. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe himself took this program forward through the India-Japan Cultural Council. Referring to the relations of India and Uttar Pradesh with Indonesia, the CM said that Ramlila of Indonesia is famous in the world. Every year I invite Indonesia’s Ramlila here in the birthplace of Lord Ram and I am happy that Ramlila from Indonesia fascinates the people of entire Uttar Pradesh.
The world working with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
It is a matter of great pride for all of us in the year of the Amrit Mahotsava of Independence that keeping in mind the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the values, ideals and principles for which India has been known since ancient times, the G-20 countries are presided over today. India and Prime Minister Modi have also got the opportunity to When young leaders associated with major democracies of the world are coming to India through this event organized by ICCR, then G-20 summits are also going to be held at different places in India. Its theme is also One Earth, One Family, One Future. That is, this feeling of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the whole world is one family and with this feeling all the countries of the world are working together, so naturally these countries of the world have adopted democracy in some form or the other, it is a new inspiration to the world. can provide.
Young leaders will take forward the spirit of democracy
While working with democratic values within Uttar Pradesh and India, the way we work with the common people through dialogue, its magnitude has been seen during the pandemic of this century. India’s population is 140 crores and you must have seen that 80 crore people were provided free ration during the Corona epidemic. India has so far made available more than 220 crore vaccine doses to its people free of cost. Free vaccine has also been made available in more than 25 countries of the world. In Uttar Pradesh, we are running many such programs which are contributing in bringing change in the life of a common citizen and making them self-reliant. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, every citizen of the country and the state feels proud because he knows that not only India is in safe hands, but the government is also working to protect the interests of every citizen by adopting democratic values. Still working. The G-20 summit will also work in the coming times to further this spirit of India’s ancient motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in the world and I am sure that the young leaders of all the prestigious countries of the world will be successful in furthering this spirit of democracy. Will be
India is hosting the 87th batch
India is hosting the 7th batch of young leaders from January 22 to 31, 2023, as part of a new initiative called the Gen Next Democracy Network. The event has been planned by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Under this, young emerging leaders from global fora will visit India to have a comprehensive overview of India’s democratic traditions, its cultural heritage, its developmental initiatives and Indian democratic traditions at Union and State level. The program is divided into various groups, consisting of approximately seven to eight countries with two to five representatives from each country in each group. ICCR has so far hosted 6 batches of Gen-Next Democracy Network Program delegates from 31 countries. These tours were very successful and the groups held meetings at various places including the Parliament.