Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav set an example of social concern, harmony, and simplicity by solemnising his younger son’s wedding in a mass marriage ceremony held in Ujjain. Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev conducted the wedding rituals for 21 couples at the ‘Samoohik Vivah’ event. Swami Ramdev stated that this is not a 'Destination Wedding', but a 'Divine wedding'. He said that Dr. Yadav is the first Chief Minister to present such an example, calling it an inspiring initiative for influential, political and affluent people in the country. He stated that this model can help reduce extravagance in weddings and motivate middle and lower-middle-class families. He said the Chief Minister’s gesture reflects the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’.
The marriage of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s son, Dr. Abhimanyu, with Dr. Ishita in the same pandal as other couples from ordinary families created a unique atmosphere of warmth and equality. Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel congratulated all the newlywed couples on the occasion and praised Dr. Yadav for setting an example of social harmony.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav welcomed the guests at the mass marriage venue and stated that weddings in the state are being conducted in line with Sanatan traditions. Couples from all sections of society, including the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, took part in the ceremony.
Pandit Shri Dhirendra Shastri stated that such collective, low-cost weddings should be encouraged, and all sections of society should embrace and promote this initiative. He stated that the country now needs innovative ways of thinking and that through this wedding ceremony, the message of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is coming alive, with social harmony visible beyond all discrimination.