Varanasi: After covering the challenging route from Vadnagar to Kashi on motorcycles, Seva Yatris — party workers who travelled from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthplace Vadnagar to his karmabhoomi Kashi — were felicitated by Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University under the Seva Sankalp campaign. The successful and safe completion of the journey was marked by high enthusiasm among the workers.After watching the live streaming of Prime Minister Modi’s address at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha and Seva Jyoti programme at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi, marking 25 years of continuous service as head of government — beginning with his oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001 — Chaudhary said Modi’s 25-year public journey of service continues to inspire every worker. He said that just as Modi transformed Gujarat, his vision and foresight have changed the face of India over the past 12 years.Chaudhary noted that India has emerged as a major global centre of attraction and investment, with the world appreciating its economic rise as well as its culture and values. He said the Modi government has strengthened India’s standing on international platforms, worked for the upliftment of the poor, restored the honour of national icons and enhanced respect for soldiers guarding the borders.Welcoming the Seva Yatris, Chaudhary praised the courage, discipline and commitment of the young riders and BJP workers who covered the challenging route. He said initial concerns over the distance and safety of the journey faded in the face of the participants’ determination.Chaudhary honoured ten route in-charges with angavastrams and mementos. They included Dhruvin Patel, Nitin Singh Bird, Shreyas Patel, Kuldeep Barot, Ketu Patel, Jaydev Singh Solanki, Harpal Singh Sisodia, Pratapbhal Pindariya, Himanshu Goraniya and Kalpesh Ahir.After attending the event at the SSU ground, the Seva Yatris left by bus for Kashi Vishwanath Dham. On reaching Maidagin crossing, they left the bus and proceeded on foot. As many as 51 women, carrying urns filled with water brought from the rivers of Vadnagar on their heads, led the Seva Yatris up to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. There, the same water was offered to the deity during Jalabhishek.After the ritual, the Seva Yatris left for Jagatpur to attend a public meeting organised to mark the culmination of their Yatra and highlight Modi’s achievements.
