Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Punjab

Train of pilgrims to Benaras flagged off

Dilbag Singh 

Train of pilgrims to Benaras flagged off

JALANDHAR 21 FEBRUARY 

Punjab Local Bodies Minister Balkar Singh, and Member Parliament Sushil Kumar Rinku on Wednesday urged the masses to follow the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji to create an egalitarian society. Addressing the gathering during the flagging off of a train of pilgrims from the city Railway station to Benaras for celebrating the upcoming Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass ji, the Minister and MP, after taking blessings from head of Dera Ballan Sant Baba Niranjan Dass ji, said that the state government is duty bound to ensure the wellbeing of the poorest of poor. They further said that no stone will be left unturned to ensure the well-being of the poorest of poor strata of society. They said that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji gave the message of welfare of the entire humanity, and equality of all the sections of the society thus creating a society based on egalitarian values.

They further mentioned that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji laid out the concept of such an ideal society where nobody undergoes suffering of any kind. They reiterated that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was committed to carving out a society based on the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass ji. Earlier, they greeted devotees on the upcoming Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.