Political Leaders Greet Nation on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

New Delhi, October 26: Political leaders from several states and the Centre offered respectful greetings on the Jayanti of Maharishi Valmiki, the Adikavi who wrote the epic Ramayana.

BJP leaders and ministers took to social media to express their gratitude for the poet's contribution to Indian literature and culture. Their messages focused on the enduring lessons of the Ramayana and its central figure, Lord Shri Ram.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya described Maharishi Valmiki as the one who introduced the world to the noble character of Lord Ram and the ideals of Maryada Purushottam. He wished greetings to the people of the country and the state.

Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary paid his respects to the Trikaldarshi sage, noting that the values he established, including social harmony, dharma and dignity, remain a source of inspiration today.

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawgi said the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki guide society toward truth, compassion, equality and service to the last person in the line. Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Kashyap and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth also shared similar messages, calling the Ramayana a timeless guide to ethics and humanity.