PM took a walkthrough of exhibition showcased at the inauguration of Banjara Virasat Museum at Washim, in Maharashtra on October 05, 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around Rs 23,300 crore in Washim, Maharashtra today on 5 October.
Referring to the inauguration of Banjara Virasat Museum at Poharadevi in Washim today, PM Modi said that the newly inaugurated museum would introduce future generations to the ancient culture and vast heritage of the Banjara community.
Recalling his interaction with the Banjara community in Poharadevi , PM Modi highlighted the sense of satisfaction and pride on their faces as their heritage has received recognition through this museum. He congratulated the community on the Banjara Heritage Museum.
PM took a walkthrough of exhibition showcased at the inauguration of Banjara Virasat Museum at Washim. “Our Banjara society has played a big role in India’s social life and journey of development ”, the Prime Minister said. He lauded the community’s resilience and its invaluable role in India’s development across diverse fields, including art, culture, spirituality, and trade.
PM Modi paid tribute to several revered figures from the Banjara community, such as Raja Lakhi Shah Banjara, who endured immense hardship under foreign rule, dedicating his life to serving society.
PM Modi also remembered other spiritual leaders like Sant Sewalal Maharaj, Swami Hathiram Ji, Sant Ishwarsingh Bapuji, and Sant Lakshman Chaityan Bapuji, whose contributions have given India’s spiritual consciousness boundless energy.
“Our Banjara community has given many such saints who have given immense energy to the spiritual consciousness of India,” he remarked. Prime Minister Modi highlighted their tireless efforts in preserving and nurturing the country’s cultural legacy over centuries and also lamented the historical injustice when British rule unjustly branded the entire Banjara community as criminals during India’s freedom struggle.
