Dayashankar Tripathi.
Bureau Prayagraj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday unveiled the statue of freedom fighter, Constituent Assembly member and former MP Mahashay Masuriadin Pasi, who abolished the British Vocational Profession Act, at Teliarganj intersection. The Chief Minister said that Masuriadin ji had also gone to jail for the independence of the country. His age was 66-67 years, out of which he remained in jail for 9 years (1932-1944) for awakening the flame of independence. Even after being released, he continued creating public awareness.
Now the intersection will be named after Masuriadin ji
The Chief Minister asked for a proposal from the Mayor and said that the intersection where the statue of Masuriadin ji is installed will be built in his name. One of the good institutions of Prayagraj will also be named after Mahashay Masuriadin. His grand statue will be installed there too, because society can move forward only by honoring great men. By respecting the past, the present can be improved and only by improving the present will the future be bright. The respect of the gentleman is the respect of the freedom fighters, no shortcoming will be allowed in it.
Double engine government does not forget great men
The Chief Minister said that Mahashay Masuriadin Pasi was also born on 2 October 1911. The cycle of history had forgotten them, but the double engine government that believes in development and heritage does not forget great men. We have unveiled the statue to keep his memories alive.
Pt. Nehru and Masuriadin ji had gone to Parliament together after getting elected.
The Chief Minister said that Masuriadin ji became a member of the UP Legislative Assembly in 1946, then went to Parliament after being elected four times in independent India from 1952 to 1972. In 1952, when two MPs were elected from one seat, Pt. Nehru and Masuriadin ji were elected together. He had raised his voice against the black law in 1952 itself. After facing defeat in the first freedom struggle of 1857, the British had insulted all the castes including the Pasi community by making the 'Jayaram Profession Law' in 1871. Baba Saheb and Masuriadin ji fought against that law and ultimately abolished it and inspired the Pasi, Sonkar, deprived and Dalit communities to live a respectable life by connecting them with the mainstream of the nation.
The story of bravery and valor of the Pasi community.
The Chief Minister said that everyone knows the story of bravery and valor of the Pasi community. Maharaja Bijli Pasi built 12 forts in Lucknow and surrounding areas in the 12th century. It was made part of the strategy to fight foreign invaders. When the brave Makka Pasi was martyred while fighting for freedom, his wife, the brave woman Uda Devi, took the lead and rescued the British. Ultimately he too was sacrificed. The Chief Minister said that our government renovated the fort of Maharaja Bijli Pasi located in Lucknow. Double engine government is forming PAC battalion in the name of brave woman Uda Devi in Lucknow. A grand statue of him on horseback is being installed there also. Those who carried forward the voice of the Dalits and the deprived and dedicated their lives for the country and society, should be honored.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said in his address that the double engine government is dedicated to the poor. In the double engine government, great men have been respected and given due respect. Describing the unveiling of the statue of Mahashay Masuriadin ji as a historical moment, he remembered his contribution and paid tribute to him.
On this occasion, Sachin Kumar, grandson of Mahashay Masuriadin ji, said that this occasion is special not only for Prayagraj but for the entire state and country and said that history will remember that the statue of Mahasaya Masuriadin was unveiled by the Chief Minister.
Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, all sections have got equal opportunities without any caste discrimination. Said that the government has done commendable work in connecting the eligible people with the mainstream and they have been provided benefits from the schemes. Elaborating in detail about the struggles of Mahashay Masuriadin ji, he said that many works have been done in the government to commemorate the memory of great people of Pasi community and other communities. Explaining in detail about the work being done for the society, he expressed gratitude for the work being done for the society under the leadership of the Chief Minister.
On this occasion / Minister-in-charge – Prayagraj Swatantra Dev Singh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, MP Phulpu Praveen Patel, Mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani, MLA Bara Dr. Vachaspati, MLA Phulpu Deepak Patel, MLA Phaphamau Guru Prasad Maurya, MLA Karchna Shri Piyush Ranjan Nishad, Honorable MLA City North Shri Harshvardhan Vajpayee, Gangapar President Smt. Nirmala Paswan, Legislative Council Member and Spokesperson. A large number of people including Lal ji Prasad Nirmal, Mrs. Kamala Kumari-daughter of Mahashay Masuriadin ji and other family members, Dr. Prabhat Ojha, other public representatives were present.