Anandiben's journey is inspiring: CM Yogi
Anandiben Patel
as a
role model
for having braved several challenges in life, Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
said that her journey from struggles to success was truly inspiring. At launch of Patel's biography, Yogi called it a guiding light for today's youth and recalled Patel's journey from small village in Gujarat to governorship of India's largest state and the challenges she faced to reach where she was. "Her life shows how a woman, through determination and resilience, can rise above social barriers, limited resources, and adversity to become a source of inspiration for society. It's the triumph of perseverance over hardship," he said.
The CM added that often one only sees someone at the peak of success but forgets how much struggle went into building that foundation. Governor Patel's life was proof that anyone who faced difficulties with courage and resolve could become a role model and inspire others. Yogi thanked Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling his presence "a great honour." He recalled the VP's earlier visit to UP during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, saying it infused fresh motivation for the state govt and played a role in giving the event global recognition.
Calling freedom of expression important for a strong democracy, the CM said that a book like the biography of Patel strengthened democratic values.
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