Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 21 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday emphasised the importance of national unity, stating that India can only develop when its people stand together. He asserted that no power in the world could prevent India from becoming a developed nation if it remained united.

Addressing the public in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Holi, CM Yogi said, ‘Sanatan Dharma has only one proclamation, and that proclamation is that where there is Dharma, there will be victory. Modi has given a resolution of developed India to the country. India can develop only when it is united; if it is united, then it will be the best, and if it is the best, then no power in the world will be able to stop it from becoming developed. Therefore, all our efforts should be dedicated to the nation. The message of Holi is simple: this country will remain united only through unity.’

Chief Minister Yogi stated that the strength of Sanatan Dharma lies in faith, with festivals serving as its soul.

‘The tradition of festivals and celebrations is something that no other country or religion possesses as richly as Sanatan Dharma. The strength of Sanatan Dharma lies in our faith, and the soul of that faith is in our festivals. Through these festivals, India will progress. From the north to the south and from the east to the west, the people of India come together to celebrate with enthusiasm and joy,’ CM Yogi said.

He further stated that those who criticised Sanatan Dharma have witnessed its strength, as well as India's, through the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, where over 66 crore people took a holy dip without discrimination.

‘Those who criticised Sanatan Dharma have witnessed its strength and India’s strength through the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. More than 66 crore people took a holy dip without any discrimination. The world was astonished to see such an unusual sight. Those who thought Hindus were divided based on caste should see this,’ CM Yogi said.

Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed puja and aarti at the site of Holika Dahan in the Gorakhnath temple premises to commence the Holi celebrations.

(ANI)