Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BJP Launches 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' for Guru Ravidas' 650th Anniversary
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is starting a big campaign called 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to celebrate the 650th birthday of Guru Ravidas.
This campaign will happen all over Punjab and includes lighting lamps, singing songs, and having big feasts.
They will also take a special pot with holy soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace in Varanasi and carry it around Punjab.
The BJP wants to share Guru Ravidas's teachings about being kind, fair, and living together peacefully.
They have a special team to make sure everything goes well.
BJP launches 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to commemorate Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary.
Campaign includes religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and community langars.
Sacred Kalash with holy soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace will be taken across Punjab.
BJP leaders will seek blessings from saints associated with the Guru Ravidas tradition.
Campaign aims to spread messages of equality, social harmony, and national unity.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- Launch of 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' to commemorate Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary
- When
- February 14 to February 20, 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To spread Guru Ravidas's message of equality, dignity, social harmony, and social justice
BJP's Cultural Initiative
Critics' Perspective
Campaign Objectives
BJP's Cultural Initiative
The BJP aims to spread Guru Ravidas's message of equality, dignity, and social harmony.
Critics' Perspective
Critics may view it as a political move to garner support among the Dalit community.
Religious and Cultural Activities
BJP's Cultural Initiative
The campaign includes religious ceremonies, cultural programs, and community langars to honor Guru Ravidas.
Critics' Perspective
Some may argue that the campaign is more about political visibility than genuine religious reverence.
- Campaign Duration
- February 14 to February 20, 2024
- Key Events
- Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Deep Mahotsav, Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Kalash Vandan Abhiyan, Sant Sampark Abhiyan, Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Yatra, Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Chhatrawas Sampark Abhiyan
- State BJP Chief
- Kewal Singh Dhillon
- Committee Leader
- Jagmohan Singh Raju
- Birthplace of Guru Ravidas
- Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi