Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Leaders Highlight Guru Ravidas' Teachings on Anniversary
On the eve of Guru Ravidas' birthday, President Droupadi Murmu and BSP leader Mayawati spoke about his important teachings.
The President asked people to follow Guru Ravidas' lessons of equality and fairness to help make the country better.
Mayawati, however, criticized other political parties for using Guru Ravidas' name only to get votes and not truly following his ideas.
She said that many projects named after Guru Ravidas are just for show and do not help his followers.
Both leaders agreed that Guru Ravidas' message is about making society fairer and more just.
President Droupadi Murmu urged citizens to integrate Guru Ravidas' teachings of equality and social justice into their lives.
Mayawati accused political parties of distorting Sant Ravidas' teachings for electoral gains and neglecting his followers.
Sant Ravidas' message emphasizes social transformation and equality, as highlighted by both leaders.
Mayawati criticized the reversal of the Bhadohi district's name change to Sant Ravidas Nagar by the Samajwadi Party government.
Various projects, such as parks, colleges, and awards, have been initiated to honor Sant Ravidas, though Mayawati claims they are superficial.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Mayawati
- What
- Highlighted Guru Ravidas' teachings and accused parties of politicization
- When
- January 31
- Where
- New Delhi, Lucknow
- Why
- To promote equality, social justice, and nation-building, and to criticize the misuse of Sant Ravidas' teachings for political gains
Government and Political Parties
Mayawati and BSP
Politicization of Sant Ravidas' Teachings
Government and Political Parties
Governments and political parties use Sant Ravidas' teachings to appeal to voters during elections.
Mayawati and BSP
Mayawati accuses these parties of distorting the teachings for political gains, leading to neglect of his followers and social issues.
Implementation of Sant Ravidas' Ideals
Government and Political Parties
Various governments have initiated projects to honor Sant Ravidas, such as parks, colleges, and awards.
Mayawati and BSP
Mayawati claims these efforts are superficial and do not reflect the true essence of Sant Ravidas' teachings in governance and public life.
- Event
- Guru Ravidas' birth anniversary
- Speakers
- President Droupadi Murmu, Mayawati
- Message
- Equality, social justice, and nation-building
- Date
- January 31
- Location
- New Delhi, Lucknow
- Key Projects
- Sant Ravidas Park, Ghat, Government College, Polytechnic, Training Institute, Bridge
