Utthan Samiti’s Maharana Pratap Jayanti Celebration Reverberates with Patriotism and Valor
Utthan Samiti brought the spirit of Rajput chivalry to life on May 9 at Dayanand Park in Avantika’s Maharana Pratap Chowk, staging a vibrant cultural and inspirational event to mark Maharana Pratap Jayanti. Hundreds of citizens—including elected representatives, social workers, scholars, women, youth and students—gathered from the early morning hours to pay homage to the 16th-century Mewar king’s self-respect and sacrifice.
The programme began at 8:30 AM with a Vedic hawan, in which senior citizens and local children participated, infusing the air with solemn prayers and patriotic resolve. At 9:00 AM, Utthan Samiti members and dignitaries laid floral wreaths at Maharana Pratap’s statue, while the crowd raised chants of “Rana Pratap Amar Rahe” and “Rashtragaurav Rana Ki Jai.”
From 9:30 AM to noon, Tanki Wala Park hosted a sequence of devotional bhajans and thought-provoking discourses. Local students recited stirring verses—“He lived on grass, yet never bowed his head”—and offered pledges to uphold India’s heritage. Traditional Malhar and Hori renditions transported the audience back to Mewar’s royal courts.
Key Addresses
- Mr. Atul Garg, Member of Parliament, declared: “Maharana Pratap belonged to the entire nation. His sacrifices for India can never be forgotten. In these challenging times, we must rise above divisions and stand united for our country.”
- Mr. Ajit Pal Tyagi, MLA, urged: “As India asserts itself on the world stage, we draw inspiration from Maharana Pratap’s self-respect, self-reliance and unwavering courage. He taught us that true valor lies in struggle, not submission.”
- Swami Sadanand Maharaj remarked: “Maharana Pratap’s life is a living philosophy. The Battle of Haldighati showed the world that for India’s heroes, liberty and dignity are paramount.”
- Mr. Mayank Goyal, City BJP President, commented: “Pratap’s saga was never about power—it was a battle for principles. Today’s leadership must reflect his integrity and courage.”
Other speakers—including former Minority Commission member S.P. Singh, councillors Manoj Tyagi and Pawan Gautam, and community leaders Rahul Tomar, Ved Prakash Tomar, Dharmveer Sharma, H.N. Singh, Arvind Gupta and Dharmveer Singh—highlighted Maharana Pratap’s embodiment of ‘Swaraj’ and social unity “from home to battlefield.”
Organizing Committee and Future Plans
Under the guidance of Utthan Samiti’s president Narendra Gupta and secretary Mahesh Chaudhary, the event was coordinated by Thakur Rajkumar Sisodia and Thakur Satyendra Singh Vishen. At the conclusion, the committee resolved to:
- Observe Maharana Pratap Jayanti with similar grandeur each year.
- Organize seminars, dramas and poster competitions on his life in schools and colleges.
- Launch the “Rana Prerna Abhiyan” to engage youth in patriotism, historical awareness and Sanatan culture.
The celebration closed with the National Anthem, as attendees stood in respectful silence, honoring Maharana Pratap’s enduring legacy.
