Rajgarh (MP), March 2, 2025 – Madhya Pradesh’s Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel, has raised a strong objection to the growing culture of "begging" from the government, amid ongoing discussions on political parties offering freebies to win elections. Patel, a former Union minister, made the comments while addressing a public gathering in Rajgarh district on Saturday.
The BJP leader emphasized the importance of learning from the sacrifices made by India’s freedom fighters, especially Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi, whose statue he unveiled in Suthaliya town. Rani Avanti Bai, a valiant queen and freedom fighter, laid down her life while resisting British colonial rule on March 20, 1858. She was the queen of Ramgarh (now Dindori), a region in Madhya Pradesh.
Patel urged the people to reflect on why these heroes made such immense sacrifices for the nation. He stressed that if people could adopt the values of selflessness and service that these martyrs embodied, it would lead to more successful and fulfilling lives.
"Those who sacrificed their lives for the country... why did they do so? If we try to imbibe their values in our lives, our lives will also be successful, and perhaps we will be able to give something back to society," Patel remarked during his speech.
Criticizing the habit of constantly seeking handouts, Patel remarked, "People have fallen into the habit of taking from society. Now, they have even become accustomed to begging from the government." He also pointed out the trend where leaders are greeted with demand letters from the public, which he described as detrimental to the nation’s spirit.
The minister emphasized the need for a shift in mindset from taking to giving. "Instead of always taking, develop a mindset of giving. If you do this, you will be happier and contribute to building a cultured society," Patel added.
He further argued that encouraging such a "begging mentality" weakens society rather than strengthening it. "Assembling an army of beggars does not strengthen society; it only weakens it," he said. "The more we are drawn to free things, the less we are honoring our brave warriors."
Patel concluded by saying that the true tribute to India’s martyrs is to live by their principles, emphasizing that no martyr had ever begged for anything. His comments come at a time when political discourse in the state is heavily focused on promises of welfare schemes and freebies ahead of the next elections.
The BJP leader emphasized the importance of learning from the sacrifices made by India’s freedom fighters, especially Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi, whose statue he unveiled in Suthaliya town. Rani Avanti Bai, a valiant queen and freedom fighter, laid down her life while resisting British colonial rule on March 20, 1858. She was the queen of Ramgarh (now Dindori), a region in Madhya Pradesh.
Patel urged the people to reflect on why these heroes made such immense sacrifices for the nation. He stressed that if people could adopt the values of selflessness and service that these martyrs embodied, it would lead to more successful and fulfilling lives.
"Those who sacrificed their lives for the country... why did they do so? If we try to imbibe their values in our lives, our lives will also be successful, and perhaps we will be able to give something back to society," Patel remarked during his speech.
Criticizing the habit of constantly seeking handouts, Patel remarked, "People have fallen into the habit of taking from society. Now, they have even become accustomed to begging from the government." He also pointed out the trend where leaders are greeted with demand letters from the public, which he described as detrimental to the nation’s spirit.
The minister emphasized the need for a shift in mindset from taking to giving. "Instead of always taking, develop a mindset of giving. If you do this, you will be happier and contribute to building a cultured society," Patel added.
He further argued that encouraging such a "begging mentality" weakens society rather than strengthening it. "Assembling an army of beggars does not strengthen society; it only weakens it," he said. "The more we are drawn to free things, the less we are honoring our brave warriors."
Patel concluded by saying that the true tribute to India’s martyrs is to live by their principles, emphasizing that no martyr had ever begged for anything. His comments come at a time when political discourse in the state is heavily focused on promises of welfare schemes and freebies ahead of the next elections.
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