Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined Ministers Anil Vij and Krishan Kumar Bedi at the opening. They offered the final oblations in the Gita Yajna along with Gita scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj, MP Naveen Jindal, and former minister Subhash Sudha. Their presence strengthened the spiritual enthusiasm around the event.

At Purushottampura Bagh, guests received a warm and traditional welcome. Folk artists from several states performed in colourful attire. As a result, the entire area turned into a vibrant cultural arena. Leaders such as Bharat Bhushan Bharti, Dhuman Singh, Tejinder Singh Goldy, and Upender Singhal greeted visitors with devotion.

Rajnath Singh said that Kurukshetra stands as a rare blend of spirituality, culture, and wisdom. He also reminded people that Lord Krishna delivered the message of Karma Yoga on this very land. According to him, this message continues to guide humanity today. Anil Vij added that the Gita provides both philosophical insight and practical direction, so people across the world respect it deeply.

The festival has expanded steadily over the past nine years. Moreover, it reached countries like Mauritius, London, Canada, Australia, and Sri Lanka. This year, Madhya Pradesh joined as the partner state, which further enriches the cultural exchange.

Gita Mahotsav 2025 Begins in Kurukshetra with Vedic Chants, setting the stage for spiritual talks, cultural shows, and devotional activities. The arts and crafts fair, which began on November 15, also continues to attract large crowds. Swami Gyananand Maharaj extended his blessings and congratulated everyone on Gita Jayanti.

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Vij, a veteran leader with over 7 terms as an MLA, clarified that the change was a personal decision. He explained that he wanted to build his online presence based on his identity as Anil Vij, not just as a government official. Vij pointed out that he has been active on social media long before his role as a minister and that the adjustment to his profile was a way of emphasizing his personal brand.

This decision comes at a time of rising tensions within the Haryana BJP. Vij has been vocal about the existence of a “parallel” BJP unit in his constituency of Ambala Cantonment, claiming that party leadership has sidelined him. His public remarks drew criticism and led to a show-cause notice from the BJP, questioning his comments about party leadership.

While some believe that the removal of the “Minister” title reflects his decreasing influence within the party, Vij maintains that the change is unrelated to his political standing. He insists it is simply a move to personalize his online identity.

Despite the speculation, Vij continues to assert that the shift is about his presence on social media and does not reflect any deeper political shift or discontent with his role in the Haryana government.

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