CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Shri Krishna Janmotsav, Leaders Extend Janmashtami Wishes

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Shri Krishna Janmotsav in Mathura, offering prayers at Banke Bihari Temple. Leaders including President Murmu, PM Modi, and Rahul Gandhi extended Janmashtami greetings on social media, emphasizing the festival's teachings and its importance in promoting prosperity and unity.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday kicked off Shri Krishna Janmotsav in Mathura with great fanfare. The celebrations commenced with the Chief Minister offering prayers at the revered Banke Bihari Temple.

"I congratulate the people of the state on Shri Krishna Janmashtami and pray to the Lord for happiness and prosperity. I pray to the Lord to give you so much strength that your personal life, family life and social life are prosperous and all of you together can be ready to make your best contribution to realize the vision of a developed India," said CM Yogi Adityanath during the event.

In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, "Hail Kanhaiya Lal! Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees and residents of the state on the auspicious birth anniversary of Kripasindhu, Shri Banke Bihari Ji, 'Shri Krishna Janmashtami'! It is my wish that Yashodanandan, Bhuvan Mohan Kanhaiya, the protector of the entire world, who establishes religion and eliminates unrighteousness, injustice and oppression, may he does good to the animate and inanimate world. Long live Shri Krishna!" Earlier, the CM was seen participating in a plantation drive at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go-Anusandhan Sansthan in Mathura.

High-profile leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also took to social media to extend warm greetings on the occasion of Janmashtami. President Murmu expressed, "I greet all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. This festival inspires us to be dedicated to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna. On this occasion, let us imbibe the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and pledge to work for the progress and prosperity of the country."

"Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!" posted PM Modi. In his message, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Hearty wishes and congratulations to everyone on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. I hope that this festival of joy and happiness fills the life of all of you with new enthusiasm and excitement."

(With inputs from agencies.)