Chittorgarh: A Realm of Valor and Sacrifice, Says Rajasthan CM
Click to start listening
Synopsis
On March 25, Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted the significance of sacrifice in Chittorgarh, emphasizing its role as a land of valor and devotion. He called for a pledge to embody the spirit of bravery in daily life during a ceremony organized by Jauhar Smriti Sansthan.
Key Takeaways
- Chittorgarh symbolizes power and sacrifice.
- The region's history is rich with tales of bravery.
- Chittorgarh Fort is a national identity symbol.
- Recent political controversies arise from historical remarks.
- Calls for unity and social harmony in Mewar.
Jaipur, March 25 (NationPress) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Tuesday that the sacrifice of courageous men and women teaches us that nothing surpasses freedom and honour.
He emphasized that the land of Chittorgarh embodies power, devotion, sacrifice, and austerity.
“Here, tales of bravery are etched in every grain, history is present in every stone, and the unquenchable fire of sacrifice burns in every pebble. Today, we have gathered not only to pay homage but to vow to instill the spirit of valour and sacrifice in our lives,” the Chief Minister asserted during a ceremony organized by Jauhar Smriti Sansthan in Chittorgarh.
He noted that Chittorgarh Fort stands as a symbol of national identity and Sanatan culture, remarking that this is the sacred land where Kshatriya warriors considered it their fortune to die.
“Even the state emblem of Mewar reflects social harmony through the image of the tribal representative,” he added.
A controversy erupted in Rajasthan after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramji Lal Suman made comments against Rana Sanga, the 16th-century ruler of Mewar, prompting sharp criticism from the BJP in Rajasthan, where Rana Sanga and his grandson Rana Pratap are held in high esteem.
The Samajwadi Party MP stated that Rana Sanga invited Babur into India to defeat the Lodhi king.
On Monday, BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani condemned Ramji Lal Suman in the Assembly for his remarks. However, Congress MLA Harimohan Sharma objected to the criticism.
Raising slogans against the Congress, BJP MLAs questioned why the “insulting” remarks about Rana Sanga cannot be addressed in the house.
Vishwaraj Mewar, a former royal from Mewar, also criticized the SP MP for his comments.
He mentioned that such statements are misleading the public and attempting to create a division in society.
Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat referred to the controversy as a “distortion of history”.
