The objective of Vikramotsav is to make people aware of the life and governance of Emperor Vikramaditya: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is realizing the motto of “Development through Heritage” from the Indian knowledge tradition in the country. After Lord Shri Ram, the rule of Emperor Vikramaditya sets an example of good governance. The programs being held under Vikramotsav in various parts of the country including the state are an unprecedented effort to inspire people from various aspects of Emperor Vikramaditya’s life and his governance system. A grand event centered on Emperor Vikramaditya is going to be held in New Delhi on 12-13 and 14 April 2025. President Smt. Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Shri Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah have been invited to it. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed these views in a message issued to the media in New Delhi regarding Vikramotsav.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav has said that Emperor Vikramaditya is remembered with respect in the whole of India as well as in the world for his qualities like love for justice, knowledge, patience, valor, manliness, bravery and seriousness. Vikram Samvat was introduced 2082 years ago by Emperor Vikramaditya after defeating foreign invaders. He established all the principles of good governance and selected 32 capable ministers, that is why his throne is called “Singhasan Battisi”. Emperor Vikramaditya established a republic and started the implementation of the democratic system. Along with this, by forming a cabinet of nine gems accountable to the public, he made such a system in which the decisions taken by the nine ministers and not the king were implemented by the government. The currently implemented standards for good governance remind us of the era of Emperor Vikramaditya.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Emperor Vikramaditya encouraged business by lending money at zero percent interest and talked about housing for every person. Prime Minister Shri Modi has also taken effective steps to provide permanent houses to all, whether urban or poor. He has also made arrangements to provide money without interest. There are many similarities between the era of Emperor Vikramaditya and today’s era to take India forward in every field like education, justice, etc.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Vikramotsav is a medium to reveal various aspects of Indian knowledge tradition. Emperor Vikramaditya’s personality and governance system are different aspects. During his rule, each minister was an expert in different subjects who came from different parts of the country and joined Emperor Vikramaditya’s governance system and were working to transform the system into good governance. It is believed that the pair of three brothers is famous in the world, among them first is of Lord Shri Ram and Laxman, Lord Shri Krishna and Balram and the third pair is of Emperor Vikramaditya and Bhrithari. This third pair is from Madhya Pradesh. It is a matter of good fortune that the capital of Emperor Vikramaditya was Ujjain.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that on Gudi Padwa, events centered on the life of Emperor Vikramaditya will be held throughout the state. Even outside the state, efforts are being made to inform people about the public welfare works of Emperor Vikramaditya through a grand drama based on him. A similar event was organized in Hyderabad last year, this campaign will continue.
