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BJP launches nationwide campaign for Sant Ravidas anniversary
The BJP will launch a nationwide ‘Samrasata Sankalp Abhiyan’ from July 29, 2026, to February 20, 2027, marking the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Maharaj. The campaign begins on Guru Purnima…
The Story in Brief
The BJP will launch a nationwide ‘Samrasata Sankalp Abhiyan’ from July 29, 2026, to February 20, 2027, marking the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Maharaj. The campaign begins on Guru Purnima with a ‘Samrasata Deep Mahotsav’, lighting lamps in 51,000 temples across India, including 11,000 at Sant Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi. Sacred soil from the saint’s birthplace in Varanasi will be taken across the country under the Kalash Vandan Abhiyan. A month-long yatra from Dera Sach Khand Ballan in Jalandhar to Govardhanpur will run from October 5 to November 5, featuring bhajans, seminars and cultural programmes. In Odisha, the state BJP launched its own version of the campaign, mixing soil from the saint’s birthplace with soil from prominent local figures and sending it to 37 organisational districts.
The Indian Opinion
The BJP's splashy campaign for Sant Ravidas's 650th birth anniversary will be watched closely. Critics will call it a vote-grabbing exercise ahead of elections, while supporters will see genuine outreach to Dalit communities. The real test is whether the 'Begampura' vision translates into policy, will the party push for stronger caste discrimination laws or land reforms? The yatra and lamp-lighting alone won't answer that. Watch for concrete announcements on reservation or social justice schemes during the campaign.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
