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CM Sarma Accuses Opposition of Working Against 'Sanatan' in Upcoming Lok Sabha Election
Honoring India's Rich Democracy Heritage at Nalanda University
Reconnecting with Nalanda: A Symbol of India's Intellectual Legacy
Patna, Bihar – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made noteworthy statements at the Vaishali Festival of Democracy held at Nalanda University, Bihar. In his address, he underscored the importance of democracy, dispelling notions of it being a Western concept while criticizing the opposition for their alleged intentions to work against 'Sanatan.'
CM Sarma stated, "The motive of the alliance made by the opposition is to work against 'Sanatan'... The upcoming Lok Sabha election will be the fight for civilization. People of India will keep Sanatan protected."
During this prestigious event, he had the privilege of joining the festival in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Hon'ble Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind. The festival aimed to convey that democracy is not a Western import but a concept deeply rooted in Bharatiya culture, cherished and exported globally.
In another post, CM Sarma highlighted his participation in the G20 summit, where world leaders convened in Nalanda. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this unique opportunity and the chance to witness Nalanda firsthand.
"Nalanda, the seat of our civilization, heritage, and prosperity, but it also reflects how we have been somewhat indifferent in preserving this heritage over the years. In the New India, Nalanda can become an essential intellectual center," he remarked.
CM Sarma urged for revisions in the education curriculum to ensure that facts about India's democracy reach every citizen. He emphasized the pivotal role played by Loknayak Shri Jay Prakash Narayan, who led a peaceful people's movement in Bihar during the Emergency, highlighting that democracy is a way of life in India.
"Why were we told until 2014 that democracy is a Western idea when it is the birthright of India?" CM Sarma questioned, highlighting the need to recognize India's rich democratic legacy.
His speeches at the Vaishali Festival of Democracy echoed the sentiment that democracy in India is not a borrowed concept but a proud inheritance that deserves preservation and celebration on a global stage.