category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal today delivered a profound address during the Vishwa Gita Paath One Minute Together Gita Recitation programme at the theme park in the sacred city of Kurukshetra. He said that today s world is grappling with epidemics like Corona and wars. In the face of such challenges, one may feel helpless in the dark room, and in these times, the world looks to India with the hope that its culture and heritage, embodied in the form of the Gita, can offer salvation. He emphasized the commitment to maintaining the trust that the world places in India. The Chief Minister Manohar Lal elucidates the core philosophy of the Gita, emphasizing the importance of performing one s duties without attachment to results. Illustrating this ethos, he shares his commitment to serving the 2.80 crore people of Haryana as if they were his own family. The collective recitation of the Gita for a minute resonates as a potent message of unity. Highlighting initiatives under the National Education Policy, Sh. Manohar Lal announces the inclusion of 54 verses of the Gita in the school curriculum this year, with plans to integrate more shlokas in the future. He encourages students to carry a copy of the Gita, stressing the importance of incorporating its teachings from a young age. Congratulating Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sh. Manohar Lal reminisces about the historical ties between Haryana and Assam, particularly their shared participation in the Mahabharata war. Expressing optimism, he looks forward to further strengthening the relations between the two states. Reflecting on Kurukshetra s global significance, the Chief Minister said that the International Gita Mahotsav has garnered international acclaim. Requests for organizing similar events have poured in from various countries, including Mauritius, Canada, and Australia. Discussions are underway for hosting the event in Sri Lanka in 2024. This year, over 30 lakh devotees have congregated for the International Gita Mahotsav. Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the historical connections between Lord Shri Krishna and Assam, emphasizing the deep rooted cultural heritage of India. He expressed gratitude for the invitation to the Gita Mahotsav extended by Haryana Chief Minister Shri Manohar Lal. (editor dailyworld.in)