Chandigarh, August 8 – On the auspicious occasion of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti, a grand state-level function was organized on Friday at Sant Kabir Kutir, the residence of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The event witnessed the participation of prominent representatives from the Goswami community along with a large gathering from across the state.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister made a significant announcement, stating that the Haryana Government will write to the OBC Commission recommending the inclusion of the Gosain community in the Central OBC list.
He further announced that one prominent ‘Chowk’ (roundabout) in the state and a large library to be established in Hisar will be named after Goswami Tulsidas Ji. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs.31 lakh from his discretionary fund for the Dharamshala of the Goswami Samaj Sabha being constructed in Kurukshetra.
Highlighting the cultural and social importance of the occasion, the Chief Minister said that this celebration reflects India’s rich cultural heritage, moral values, and social harmony. The name of Goswami Tulsidas Ji evokes devotion, wisdom, and righteousness. He was not just a poet or a saint but a visionary who, through his immortal epic ‘Ramcharitmanas’, guided Indian society towards the ideals of Lord Rama at a time of widespread despair and social evils, he said.
The Chief Minister said that Tulsidas Ji’s teachings remain as relevant today as ever and are a source of inspiration for all humanity.
Speaking on government initiatives, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had accorded constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes, and the OBC community are now getting reservation benefits in medical education, Sainik Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Following the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, the Haryana Government is committed to the welfare of all sections of society, he added.
The Chief Minister outlined several welfare measures for backward classes, including increasing the creamy layer income limit from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh annually, reservation benefits in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies, concessional education loans of up to Rs. 15 lakh for studies within India and Rs. 20 lakh for abroad at 4 percent annual interest, and scholarships under the Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatra Yojana.
The Chief Minister said that in earlier times, the focus was only on promoting a single family while the rest of the families in the country suffered exploitation. For the first time after Independence, Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi has given respect to the OBC community. He compared past political neglect to colonial exploitation, stating that the Congress, in its 55 years of governance, failed to accelerate the nation’s growth as it should have.
Reaffirming his government’s vision, the Chief Minister said, our revolutionary freedom fighters sacrificed everything to ensure future generations breathe freely and see a developed India. The Prime Minister is determined to fulfill their dreams by the time the nation celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
During the function, the Chief Minister also felicitated students from the Goswami community who excelled in the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. He urged the community to stay united, guide the youth in the right direction, and inspire them to become responsible citizens.
OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti, Chairperson, Pundri Municipal Council, Smt. Babli Goswami, President, Goswami Tulsidas Library Committee, Hisar, Dr. Ram Prasad Goswami, former president Dr. Subodh Giri and other distinguished guests also remained present on this occasion.
