Lucknow: Nishad Party is set to showcase its strength on April 17 when it will lay the foundation stone for the 180-ft tall statue of Nishadraj, the king of Nishads, at Nishadraj Fort in Shringverpur, Prayagraj.
According to workers, the party is determined to restore the lost glory of the Nishad king. Mythology has it that Nishadraj was the friend, host and confidante of Lord Ram.
“Nishad Party is making people aware about the event. The first phase of panchayat elections are over and people are also free of agricultural work,” said founder-president of the party, Sanjay Nishad.
“The event will be held as per plan on April 17 to mark the birth anniversary of Nishadraj. He was born on Chaitra Shukl Panchmi and was four days older than Lord Ram,” he said. Nishad Party has also planned a ‘bullet yatra’ (motorcycle rally) and a ‘padyatra’ to mark the occasion. The foundation laying for Nishadraj’s statue will also mark the start of party’s campaign for state as
Nishadraj statue
Prayagraj: April 16: The Nishad Party will lay the foundation for the 180-ft tall statue of Nishadraj, the king of Nishads, at Nishadraj Fort in Shringverpur here.
According to mythology, Nishadraj was a friend and host of Lord Ram and had helped him cross the river while he was in exile.
The party is now keen to revive the glory of Nishadraj and make its political presence felt.
Nishad Party president, Sanjay Nishad, said, “Nishad Party is making people aware about the event. The first phase of panchayat elections is over and people are also free of agricultural work. The event will be held on April 17 to mark the birth anniversary of Nishadraj. He was born on Chaitra Shukl Panchmi and was four days older than Lord Ram.”