Modi’s Poetic Tribute to Tribals’ Struggle: ‘Maruti Ki Pran Pratishtha

GG News Bureau
Ayodhya, 10th April. As Ayodhya prepares for the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations following the Pran Pratishtha of the grand Ram Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year on January 22, an incident from decades ago has surfaced, shedding light on Modi’s empathy for a similar ceremony related to the tribals’ plight in Gujarat.

In 1983, Narendra Modi, then an RSS Swayamsevak, composed a poem titled ‘Maruti ki Pran Pratishtha’ after encountering the dire living conditions of the tribal population, a sight that deeply moved him.

During a journey through the Dharampur region of south Gujarat, Modi was confronted with the harsh realities faced by the tribal communities, including their struggles for basic necessities and daily survival.

“Modi Archive,” a platform sharing anecdotes of PM Modi’s journey through various media, revealed that while en route to attend the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of a Hanuman temple in south Gujarat, Modi observed the impoverished state of the tribals in Dharampur.

“The drive was long, and not a soul was in sight for kilometres at a stretch. On his way to the village, he noticed the tribals of Dharampur who were surviving under a lack of resources. Their bodies had turned black. Witnessing this scene for the first time in his life, Narendra Modi was deeply affected,” the account shared.

Upon returning home, Narendra Modi composed the heartfelt poem ‘Maruti Ki Pran Pratishtha’, aiming to draw attention to the challenges faced by the tribal communities and urging authorities to address their grievances.

Additionally, Dharampur boasts several Hanuman temples, including the Bhava Bhairav Mandir, Panwa Hanuman Mandir, and Badi Faliya, which remain revered by the tribal community to this day.

The post further revealed Modi’s visits to the Dharampur forest area with his associates, where they would install Hanuman idols and establish small temples, highlighting his longstanding connection with the region and its people.