BJP to launch 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary
New Delhi, July 29
The Bharatiya Janata Party will roll out its nationwide 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' from Wednesday to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Maharaj.
The nationwide campaign, to be observed till February 20 (Magha Purnima) under the guidance of the BJP national leadership, aims to spread Guru Ravidas's timeless message of equality, dignity, social harmony and social justice across Punjab.
Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon said on Tuesday that the campaign will commence with the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Deep Mahotsav, during which lamps will be lit at Guru Ravidas temples across the state, accompanied by bhajans, religious discourses, cultural programmes and community langars.
This will be followed by the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Kalash Vandan Abhiyan from July 29 to September 10, under which a sacred Kalash carrying holy soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace in Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi will be ceremonially received and taken across Punjab before being handed over to Guru Ravidas temples.
The Punjab BJP President said the campaign will also include the Sant Sampark Abhiyan until August 31, during which BJP leaders and workers will seek the blessings of saints associated with the Guru Ravidas tradition.
The Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Yatra, from October 5 to November 5, will carry Guru Ravidas's message of equality, social harmony and national unity from Dera Sach Khand Ballan in Jalandhar to Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi. This will be followed by the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Chhatrawas Sampark Abhiyan from November 26 to January 15, 2027, featuring Samrasta Samvaad programmes in hostels to acquaint students with Guru Ravidas's teachings and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
To ensure the effective implementation of the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan, the State BJP Chief has already constituted a state-level committee led by Jagmohan Singh Raju, General Secretary of the BJP Punjab.
The committee comprises former legislators Avinash Chander, Sheetal Angural and Ravi Inder Kahlon, former IAS officer S.R. Ladhar, Renu Kashyap and Bhanu Partap as members.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Beautiful initiative! Guru Ravidas's teachings are timeless—especially in today's world where there's so much division. I'm glad they're including cultural programs and langars in the celebration. It's a chance for everyone to come together.
I'm from Punjab and I hope this isn't just another photo-op event. Guru Ravidas ji stood for dignity and social justice—actions speak louder than banners. Also, why no mention of actual schemes for the marginalized communities? 🤔
Nice to see a campaign that emphasizes Guru Ravidas's message of 'Man Changa, Kathan Changa' (pure heart and pure speech). The Samrasta Yatra from Jalandhar to Varanasi sounds like a meaningful way to connect his birthplace and the sant parampara. Let's hope it's done with sincerity and not just hypemails.
As someone who follows Guru Ravidas's teachings, I appreciate the idea of spreading samrasta (social harmony). But I'm concerned this might be used for political mileage. We need more than just lamp-lighting and kalash yatras—we need real change in caste-based discrimination. 🪔
Good initiative but why only until February 2027? The issues of caste equality and social harmony need permanent attention, not just a few months of campaigns. Still, it's good that they're starting with Guru Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary—it's a reminder of his message for all of us.
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