Archive · 27 Jul 2026
BJP Launches 7-Month Sant Ravidas Campaign Ahead of 2027 Polls
The BJP is organizing a big campaign to celebrate the 650th birthday of Sant Ravidas, a famous saint who taught about equality and social harmony.
This campaign will last seven months, from July 2026 to February 2027.
The BJP will take soil from Sant Ravidas's birthplace in Varanasi and carry it in special urns to different parts of the country.
They will hold events and gatherings to honor Sant Ravidas and his teachings.
The campaign is especially important in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, where many Dalits live.
The BJP hopes to connect with the Dalit community and gain their support ahead of the 2027 elections.
The campaign includes a big journey, or yatra, from Jalandhar in Punjab to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, stopping in many villages and towns along the way.
The BJP is launching a seven-month campaign to celebrate Sant Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary, starting on July 29, 2026.
The campaign includes a Samrasta Yatra from Jalandhar in Punjab to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, carrying soil from Sant Ravidas's birthplace in 131 urns.
The campaign aims to reach out to the Dalit community, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, ahead of the 2027 elections.
In Uttar Pradesh, Dalits account for 21% of the population, with 84 Assembly seats reserved for the community.
In Punjab, Dalits make up 32% of the population, with 34 Assembly seats reserved for the community.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- A seven-month campaign to celebrate Sant Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary
- When
- July 29, 2026 - February 20, 2027
- Where
- Across India, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
- Why
- To honor Sant Ravidas's legacy and engage with the Dalit community ahead of the 2027 elections
BJP's Political Strategy
Cultural and Religious Significance
Campaign Timing
BJP's Political Strategy
The BJP is using the campaign to reach out to the Dalit community ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Cultural and Religious Significance
The campaign is a celebration of Sant Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary, highlighting his teachings of equality and social harmony.
Campaign Scale
BJP's Political Strategy
The extensive scale of the campaign, including a seven-month yatra and events across the country, is seen as a political strategy to garner Dalit votes.
Cultural and Religious Significance
The scale reflects the BJP's commitment to honoring Sant Ravidas's legacy and engaging with his followers on a national level.
- Campaign Duration
- July 29, 2026 - February 20, 2027
- Number of Urns
- 131
- Key States
- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab
- Dalit Population in UP
- 21%
- Dalit Population in Punjab
- 32%
- SC Seats in UP
- 84
- SC Seats in Punjab
- 34
- BJP's 2022 SC Seats in UP
- 63
- BJP's 2022 SC Seats in Punjab
- 0
