Chandigarh- The birth anniversary of Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki ji, who first composed Shri Ram Katha, was celebrated with devotion in Haryana. On this occasion, a grand state-level function was organized at Eklavya Stadium in Jind district in which Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini participated as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced to give an amount of Rs 51 lakh for Maharishi Valmiki Bhawan in Narwana. He said assistance will also be given to build a hostel in Hisar.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister, while paying obeisance to Maharishi Valmiki Ji, said he is happy and proud to be present at this ceremony. He said it was our great fortune that we have become witness to the construction of the grand and divine temple of Lord Shri Ram ji in Ayodhya. He said Maharishi Valmiki ji had the knowledge of the Vedas and was a ‘Brahmgyani’. He taught the humanity to have compassion and kindness towards the exploited and the oppressed.
*State implemented sub-categorisation in reservation for Scheduled Castes: CM*
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said by following the teachings given by Maharishi Valmiki ji for an ideal ruler in the Ramayana, the government is working for the welfare and upliftment of every citizen of Haryana. In accordance with the teachings, ideals and principles of Maharishi Valmiki ji and under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the state government has worked to uplift deprived people. He said fulfilling the promise of its manifesto, the state government has implemented the classification of reservation for Scheduled Castes into two categories: 'Deprived Scheduled Castes' (DSCs) and 'Other Scheduled Castes'. Out of the 20 per cent quota reserved for Scheduled Castes in direct recruitment in government services, half i.e. 10 per cent quota has been reserved for candidates from Deprived Scheduled Castes. If suitable candidates from Deprived Scheduled Castes are not available, the remaining vacant posts will be filled from among candidates from Other Scheduled Castes. Similarly, if suitable candidates from Other Scheduled Castes are not available, candidates from Deprived Scheduled Castes will be considered to fill the remaining vacant posts. Earlier, the government provided 20 per cent reservation to Scheduled Castes in first and second class posts.
The Chief Minister said today, the people of DSC society have been given respect and work will continue to be done in their interest. On this occasion, he also thanked the people of Maharashtra, who have given another opportunity to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to realize the dream of ‘Ram Rajya’. He said the teachings of Lord Valmiki ji are not only an inspiration for us to live our lives but also to work and serve the people.
The Chief Minister, while targeting the Opposition, said the results of the work done by the Opposition during its tenure have come before them today. He assured that the Haryana Government will continue to work for the upliftment of the citizens.