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Punjab Congress Chief Demands National Holiday for Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has demanded that Guru Ravidas Jayanti be declared a national holiday, aligning it with the status given to other religious figures' birth anniversaries. He stated his intention to raise the issue in the Lok Sabha, though the House's adjournment prevented it. Warring emphasized that Guru Ravidas preached a universal message of peace and harmony for all humanity. Meanwhile, Parliament adjourned after the Finance Minister tabled the Economic Survey, setting the stage for the upcoming Union Budget presentation.

Key Points: Demand to Declare Guru Ravidas Jayanti a National Holiday

  • Demand for national holiday
  • Issue to be raised in Parliament
  • Message of peace and brotherhood
  • Large follower base in Punjab
  • Economic Survey tabled ahead of Budget
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Declare Guru Ravidas Jayanti as national holiday: Punjab Congress chief Warring

Punjab Congress president Raja Warring demands Guru Ravidas Jayanti be declared a national holiday, citing its significance for millions of devotees.

"Guru Ravidas is an apostle of the entire mankind. - Amarinder Singh Raja Warring"

Chandigarh, January 29

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday demanded that Guru Ravidas Jayanti be declared a national holiday, on the lines of birth anniversaries of other Gurus and prophets.

Warring said he intended to raise the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, but could not do so as the House was adjourned before the matter could be taken up.

Talking to reporters later, the PCC president said it has been a long-pending demand of the followers of Guru Ravidas that his birth anniversary should be declared a national holiday. He pointed out that there are lakhs and crores of devotees who worship Guru Ravidas with divine reverence.

The Congress leader said birth anniversaries of other Gurus and prophets are already observed as national holidays, and the same status should be accorded to Guru Ravidas Jayanti as well.

Warring said that coming from Punjab, which has a large population of followers of Guru Ravidas, he has been pursuing the issue on multiple platforms. He reiterated that he wanted to raise the matter in Parliament but was unable to do so due to the adjournment of the House.

He further said that Guru Ravidas preached the message of peace, harmony and universal brotherhood, not for any particular sect but for the entire humanity. "Guru Ravidas is an apostle of the entire mankind," Warring said.

Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday afternoon and will again meet on February 1 at 11:00 am. Finance Minister Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey of India in Parliament today for the 2025-26 financial year, setting the stage for the Union Budget, which will be presented on Sunday, February 1.

This year, the Budget presentation falls on a weekend. FM Sitharaman is set to present a record ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, marking a significant milestone in India's parliamentary and economic history.

The tabling of the Economic Survey ahead of the Budget follows the long-standing tradition of outlining the state of the economy before detailing future fiscal plans.

The Economic Survey of India is regarded as the nation's official annual "report card" on the economy. It provides a comprehensive, data-backed review of the economy's performance over the previous year and offers a broad roadmap for future policy direction. As the government's flagship annual report, it reviews key economic developments over the past 12 months.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I respect Guru Ravidas, we already have so many public holidays. Every new demand impacts productivity and the economy. The focus right now should be on the Budget and economic growth. Maybe a state holiday in Punjab would be more appropriate? 🤔
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Aman W
As a follower, this news brings joy. Lakhs of us celebrate this day with great devotion. His message "Begumpura Shahar Ko Naau" (a city without sorrow) is a vision for an ideal society. A national holiday would be a fitting tribute to a great saint. 🙏
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this raised alongside the Economic Survey. It shows the diverse issues Parliament deals with. Guru Ravidas's teachings on brotherhood are universal. Whether it becomes a holiday or not, promoting his philosophy is a positive step.
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Vikram M
Warring sahab is right to pursue this. It's not just about a holiday, it's about national recognition for a saint whose *bhajans* are in the Guru Granth Sahib. His voice represented the marginalized. This recognition is long overdue.
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Kriti O
I appreciate the sentiment, but the timing feels political. Raising it just before the Budget session? The House was adjourned for the Economic Survey, which is crucial for the country. The demand is genuine, but the platform and timing could be better chosen.

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