Governor praises play on Ramayan
Governor
Anandiben Patel
, who was the chief guest, praised the actors, writer and the director of the play, saying that such events prove helpful in restoring moral values in society. She especially praised actors Ashutosh Rana, who played Ravan, and Rahull R Bhuchar as Lord Ram. "We should always remember the character of Lord Ram and the knowledge of Ravan," she said.
She said the play is worth of being watched by families. "It should be our duty to respect the mother who gives us birth. We should give up ego and adopt humanity, and social welfare should be our goal," she said. The governor presented books to the characters of the play.
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