Amit Shah announces Grand Sita Mata temple at Mithila Mahotsav 2025
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Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced plans to build a grand temple dedicated to Sita Mata, highlighting it as a symbol of women's strength and an ideal way of life. The announcement was made during the Shashwat Mithila Mahotsav 2025 in Ahmedabad.
Shah recalled his statement during the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, where he had mentioned that after the completion of the Ram Mandir, the next step would be constructing a magnificent temple for Sita Mata. He said the temple would serve as a global message of women's strength and values.
Addressing the gathering, Shah acknowledged the contributions of people from Mithilanchal and Bihar to Gujarat’s development. He assured the Bihari and Mithilanchal communities in Gujarat that they are respected, safe, and integral to the state’s progress.
He also emphasised the historical and intellectual significance of Mithilanchal, noting that the ancient kingdom of Videha played a key role in shaping democracy. Quoting Mahatma Buddha, he remarked, "As long as the people of Videha stand united, no one can defeat them." He credited Mithilanchal for fostering intellectual debates (Shastrartha) and being a pillar of democracy.
Shah further highlighted that four of the six major philosophical schools of India originated from Mithilanchal, reinforcing its status as a centre of wisdom, spirituality, and knowledge. His remarks drew applause as he linked Mithilanchal’s historical legacy to its contemporary relevance in India’s cultural and intellectual sphere.
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Teacher from Maharashtra's Kalyan dies in Indonesia due to accident during school tour
Thane, May 11 (PTI): A female teacher from a school in Maharashtra's Thane district has died in an accident in Indonesia's Bali during the tour of her school to the archipelagic country, the authorities of the educational institute said on Sunday.
Teacher Shweta Pushkar Pathak of the B K Birla Public School located in Kalyan town died in the accident in the Indonesian province on Saturday, they said, adding that the process to bring her body back was underway.
"Shweta Pathak lost her life in an unfortunate accident in Bali. We are currently handling all formalities with local authorities to bring her body back to India," a source from the school said.
The school also posted a message on its official website.
"It is with deep sorrow and heavy heart that we inform our school community of the untimely and tragic demise of our beloved colleague, Ms Shweta Pushkar Pathak, in an unfortunate accident during a trip at Bali," it said.
"She was more than an educator. She was a guiding light to her students, a supportive colleague, and a kind-hearted soul whose presence brought warmth and inspiration to all who knew her. Her passion for teaching, her insightful contributions, and her unwavering dedication to her students and the school community have left an indelible mark on our hearts," it added.
School Principal Ranjna Jangra and Pathak's husband are currently in Bali coordinating with local officials to bring her body back to India, the statement said.
Further details are awaited.
Shweta Pushkar Pathak from Kalyan, Maharashtra, passed away in Bali, Indonesia, on 9th May 2025. Her mortal remains are at Payangan Hospital, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.
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