Chandigarh, 4 October(Wishav Warta): On the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore extended his greetings to the people and advocated the need for concerted efforts for the socio-economic empowerment of the under privileged sections of our society.
Describing Maharishi Valmiki Ji as a great sage and a poet, Sh. Badnore said that values such as peace, virtue and order he conveyed through the colossal work are relevant to society any day. The Governor also said that sacred epic Ramayana authored by Maharishi Valmiki Ji sets out the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind.
As a social reformer and messiah of the downtrodden, the unparalleled contribution of Maharishi Valmiki Ji in emphasizing the concept of social justice, equality and emancipation of oppressed groups will be remembered, he added. He appealed to the people to inculcate teachings of Maharishi Valmiki Ji in our life.
