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Shah Highlights Indian Tradition at Events
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, attended two important events in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
The first was the Shatabdi Samaroh 2026, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of Param Vandaniya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Akhand Jyoti, a flame that has been burning continuously for over a century.
Shah praised Indian tradition and culture, saying they offer solutions to the world's problems.
He also highlighted the contributions of Shriram Sharma and Chinmay Pandya in promoting these traditions.
The second event was the inauguration of the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital, which combines traditional Indian wellness practices with modern medical care.
Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna spoke about the hospital's focus on holistic treatments and its integrative approach to healthcare.
The hospital offers a wide range of therapies, including Yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy, and panchakarma.
The Patanjali Yogpeeth Wellness Centre and Patanjali University were also mentioned for their roles in promoting natural healing and education in traditional medicine.
Amit Shah attended the Shatabdi Samaroh 2026 in Haridwar, celebrating the centenary of Param Vandaniya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Akhand Jyoti.
Shah praised Indian tradition and culture, stating that solutions to the world's problems lie in Indian tradition.
The All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) has over 100 million members and promotes the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Amit Shah and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital in Haridwar.
The hospital integrates traditional Indian wellness practices with modern medical care, offering therapies like Yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy, and panchakarma.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna
- What
- Shatabdi Samaroh 2026 and inauguration of Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Why
- To celebrate the centenary of Param Vandaniya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Akhand Jyoti, and to promote integrative healthcare
Key facts
- Event 1
- Shatabdi Samaroh 2026
- Event 2
- Inauguration of Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Speaker
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Organisation
- All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP)
- Hospital Features
- Integrated traditional and modern medical care
- Wellness Centre
- Patanjali Yogpeeth Wellness Centre
- University
- Patanjali University
Quotes
Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder
“Today is the inauguration of the first integrated hospital in India.”
thestatesman.com
“Our Home Minister, who prioritises Sanatan Dharma and encourages the growth of Yoga and Ayurveda, has inaugurated this hospital.”
thestatesman.com
Amit Shah
Union Home and Cooperation Minister of India
“Today, while here at the Akhand Jyoti Sammelan, I am feeling the unbroken energy and eternal light. My heart knows how much light and consciousness I will take from here. This is the confluence of faith, spirituality, and culture. Shriram Sharma resurrected these three by choosing character building. He did the work of enlightening the soul.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Today, I am here salute Chinmay (Pandya). Today, as he has taken the vow of nation building is great. Those who know Sanatan Dharma, Indian culture, Indian history, all those not only recognise but have a conviction that the solutions for the world's problems, if they are anywhere, then it is in Indian tradition.”
deccanchronicle.com
Acharya Balkrishna
CEO of Patanjali Ayurved
“More than 1 crore patients worldwide have already been treated in our existing departments. With these new facilities, even patients with chronic illnesses can receive proper care.”
thestatesman.com
“We offer patients choice, and that is central to our care.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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