Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will mark his 53rd birthday on June 5 with a visit to Ayodhya for a series of religious and environmental events, as his birthday coincides with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Darbar in Ayodhya Ram Mandir and World Environment Day.
CM Yogi will begin his day with prayers at the Ram Temple and Hanumangarhi, followed by participation in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Darbar and six other deities inside the temple complex, The Times of India reported.
Known for his environmental interest, CM Yogi will also lead a tree plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Ayodhya. He is scheduled to plant a Harishankari sapling at Pushp Vatika near Ramkatha Park on the banks of the Saryu River today.
According to forest officials, similar plantation events will take place across all districts of Uttar Pradesh. The environment department has also planned a major awareness programme in Lucknow featuring street plays, speeches, drawing contests, and environmental pledges. School students and youth will be encouraged to take an oath to "End Plastic Globally" and support eco-friendly practices, TOI reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Yogi Adityanath on his birthday. Appreciating Yogi's work in the state, the PM wished him a long and healthy life.
Taking on X, PM Modi wrote, "Birthday wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath Ji. He has tirelessly worked to transform UP across different sectors, which has improved the quality of life for the people of the state. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life."
Replying to PM Modi's wishes, CM Yogi thanked him and said that his good wishes are a source of inexhaustible energy and immense strength, which guide him to bring positive change in the lives of residents of Uttar Pradesh.
CM Yogi wrote on X, "Respected Prime Minister, I thank you very much for your warm wishes that fill my heart with affection, inspiration, and energy! Your good wishes are a source of inexhaustible energy and will provide immense strength to fulfil our resolve to bring positive change in the lives of 25 crore residents of the state. Under your successful guidance, illuminated by the spirit of Nation First, Uttar Pradesh is moving steadily on the path of achieving the concept of 'Developed India - Developed Uttar Pradesh'."
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