Union Health Minister JP Nadda joins Vijayadashami celebrations in Bilaspur

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda took part in the Vijayadashami celebrations organised by the Durga Puja Committee in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The programme included a religious procession from the Baba Nahar Singh Temple in Dhaulra to Luhnu Ghat, followed by the worship of Maa Durga and Lord Ganesha and the immersion of the idols in Gobind Sagar Lake.

Nadda is on a visit to his home district, Bilaspur. On the third day of his visit, he attended the 25th Sharadotsav programme organised by the Durga Puja Committee at the Baba Nahar Singh Temple in Dhaulra.

Nadda performed Navratri worship with his family at the temple. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, he also offered prayers to Maa Durga and Lord Ganesha.

After the prayers, a procession was taken out from the Baba Nahar Singh Temple to Luhnu Ghat. BJP MLAs from the district, party leaders and local people participated in the procession in large numbers.

After the procession reached the Luhnu ground, Nadda, along with his family, again performed the traditional worship of Maa Bhagwati and Lord Ganesha. Following the prayers, the idols were immersed in Gobind Sagar Lake with the help of a motorboat.

On the special occasion of Vijayadashami, the Union Health Minister extended his greetings to the people of the country. He said, “Maa Durga is a symbol of power. Maa Bhagwati worked to destroy demonic forces and to give strength to divine power.”

Nadda said he had prayed to Mata Rani to give everyone the same strength so that people could create a peaceful and auspicious atmosphere in the country. He also expressed the hope that a positive environment would continue across the country.

He said the aim was to turn the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” into reality. Nadda said he wished for prosperity in the country and progress for both the country and society.

The Union Health Minister also said that Vijayadashami conveys the message of the victory of dharma over adharma and the movement from darkness towards light.

He said that on the occasion of Vijayadashami, everyone should take a pledge to remove social evils and work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a developed India.