Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that when a nation is strong on the security front, the world respects it and extends friendship. “No one bows before the weak,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of complete and careful expression, saying, “When we speak incompletely, it distorts the meaning. Therefore, we should learn to speak completely. India’s sage tradition inspires us with the saying, ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma, Dharma Hinsa Tathaiva Cha,’ meaning non-violence is the highest duty in normal life, but if someone threatens the security of the nation and society, then the use of force becomes necessary. This is our duty towards the enemies of the nation, and the Indian Armed Forces fulfil it with full strength.”
The Chief Minister was addressing military officers, personnel, and members of the public on Saturday at the inauguration of the second phase of the Naval Shaurya Vatika (Naval Shaurya Museum), built over more than two acres at a cost of ₹19 crore in the state capital.
Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with the Chief Minister, inaugurated the Vatika. The presentation by the Naval Band on the occasion was widely appreciated by the audience.
CM Yogi said that ambitious thinking leads to positive outcomes that inspire the youth. “
Referring to the motto ‘Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam,’ the CM said, “To touch the heights of the sky, one must also think big. Great goals cannot be achieved with narrow thinking or limited emotions.”
CM Yogi also stated, “Public welfare and development schemes can move forward effectively only in a secure environment. Before 2017, curfews were imposed almost daily in Uttar Pradesh, and professional mafias and criminals had made life miserable. In an insecure atmosphere, possibilities of development and investment had weakened. But when our soldiers fulfil their duties with commitment towards security, it is also the duty of citizens to maintain respect for them.”
The Chief Minister said that on one side of Lucknow stands the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, inaugurated by the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister on December 25, while on the other side the city has received a wonderful centre showcasing the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces in the form of the Naval Museum.
The CM expressed gratitude to the Defence Minister for his inspiration and to the Navy Chief and his team for completing the work in a systematic manner within the stipulated time in coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government.
On this occasion, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and others were present.
