<p>Kalaburagi: Former president Ram Nath Kovind stated that the One Nation, One Election would be a game changer for India’s development.</p><p>Speaking after inaugurating the 7th edition of Bharatiya Samskriti Utsav (Indian Cultural Festival) at Sedam in the district on Wednesday, he said that this would bring significant economic benefits to the country and serve as an innovative decision safeguarding the nation’s overall growth.</p><p>He said, conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, assemblies and local bodies across the entire country instead of holding separate polls at different times would prevent economic losses. Teachers involved in election duties face challenges in conducting classes, affecting students’ education. The committee has submitted an extensive report to address these issues, he added.</p><p>Pointing out that the report has been prepared by a team, including four retired Supreme Court chief justices, economic experts and election specialists, he said that it would be a milestone in India’s development shaping a promising future if it is implemented. The people in the country love festivals despite poverty. Indian festivals teach unity among people. Our festivals are integrated with nature. The essence of the festival, known as Sankranti in Karnataka, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Bihu in Assam, is the same, he added.</p><p>“Yoga is a significant contribution India has made to the world. The leaders appreciated practising yoga when I visited Suriname in South America and the communist country Cuba during my tenure as the president”, he said.</p><p><strong>Transition</strong></p><p>Stating that the Indian Culture Festival serves as an inspiration for the transition from nature to culture, he said that the Vedas and Puranas of India convey the principles of human life, emphasising the significance of the five elements of fire, air, earth, wind and water in life. Trees, plants, and oceans hold a vital place and are revered. All living beings, including animals and insects in nature, are given equal importance and are part of cultural worship. Festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Baisakhi, and various regional celebrations of Sankranti, such as Makara Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal, are nature-centric, he explained. “Yoga, a part of India’s knowledge heritage, is a great discipline for maintaining mental and physical health, recognised globally with the celebration of International Yoga Day, a matter of pride for India. India is working for the welfare of humanity worldwide through its knowledge heritage, achieving excellence in cultural, natural, and spiritual fields. Nature provides us with everything, evident in the lives of farmers and rural people”, he said.</p><p><strong>Intellectual discussions</strong></p><p>Bharatiya Vikas Sangam founder K N Govindacharya said that the purpose of the Indian Cultural Festival is to think globally and act locally. People from all walks of life, regardless of being rich or poor, will participate in this festival and engage in intellectual discussions, he added. </p><p>Thousands of people from various states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala participated in the festival. Event convener Basavaraj Patil Sedam, Adamya Chetana organisation head Tejaswini Ananthkumar and others were present.</p>
<p>Kalaburagi: Former president Ram Nath Kovind stated that the One Nation, One Election would be a game changer for India’s development.</p><p>Speaking after inaugurating the 7th edition of Bharatiya Samskriti Utsav (Indian Cultural Festival) at Sedam in the district on Wednesday, he said that this would bring significant economic benefits to the country and serve as an innovative decision safeguarding the nation’s overall growth.</p><p>He said, conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, assemblies and local bodies across the entire country instead of holding separate polls at different times would prevent economic losses. Teachers involved in election duties face challenges in conducting classes, affecting students’ education. The committee has submitted an extensive report to address these issues, he added.</p><p>Pointing out that the report has been prepared by a team, including four retired Supreme Court chief justices, economic experts and election specialists, he said that it would be a milestone in India’s development shaping a promising future if it is implemented. The people in the country love festivals despite poverty. Indian festivals teach unity among people. Our festivals are integrated with nature. The essence of the festival, known as Sankranti in Karnataka, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Bihu in Assam, is the same, he added.</p><p>“Yoga is a significant contribution India has made to the world. The leaders appreciated practising yoga when I visited Suriname in South America and the communist country Cuba during my tenure as the president”, he said.</p><p><strong>Transition</strong></p><p>Stating that the Indian Culture Festival serves as an inspiration for the transition from nature to culture, he said that the Vedas and Puranas of India convey the principles of human life, emphasising the significance of the five elements of fire, air, earth, wind and water in life. Trees, plants, and oceans hold a vital place and are revered. All living beings, including animals and insects in nature, are given equal importance and are part of cultural worship. Festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Baisakhi, and various regional celebrations of Sankranti, such as Makara Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal, are nature-centric, he explained. “Yoga, a part of India’s knowledge heritage, is a great discipline for maintaining mental and physical health, recognised globally with the celebration of International Yoga Day, a matter of pride for India. India is working for the welfare of humanity worldwide through its knowledge heritage, achieving excellence in cultural, natural, and spiritual fields. Nature provides us with everything, evident in the lives of farmers and rural people”, he said.</p><p><strong>Intellectual discussions</strong></p><p>Bharatiya Vikas Sangam founder K N Govindacharya said that the purpose of the Indian Cultural Festival is to think globally and act locally. People from all walks of life, regardless of being rich or poor, will participate in this festival and engage in intellectual discussions, he added. </p><p>Thousands of people from various states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala participated in the festival. Event convener Basavaraj Patil Sedam, Adamya Chetana organisation head Tejaswini Ananthkumar and others were present.</p>
