Gorakhpur: Unveiling a statue of Lord Shiva virtually at Moksh Dham (cremation ground) in Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said death is the reality of life and those who understand it attain ‘Moksha’ (salvation).
“One should not hide the fact that death is the reality of life. Development of Moksh Dham has brought this fact in front of us. About 12-15 years ago, the place was unclean and people used to hesitate to visit the place,” Yogi said while unveiling the statue from Gorakhnath Temple.
He added that with the installation of Lord Shiva’s statue, people would take selfies at the spot. “The work is an example of public service and participation,” he said.
The statue has been installed by GIDA’s India Glycols Ltd at Moksh Dham in Sahjanwa area.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan, MLA Sheetal Pandey and other leaders were present on the occasion.
IGL chairman and managing director, Umashankar Bhartiya, also connected virtually from Gorakhnath temple.
Local MP Ravi Kishan said a ‘New India’ and ‘New Uttar Pradesh’ was taking shape under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. “Life keeps on changing but we should not forget social service,” he added.
Proposing the vote of thanks, IGL head SK Shukla said, “IGL is coming forward for social service and providing necessary facilities to schools and people in nearby villages. We are planning a hi-tech library on the request of MP.”