50 athletes join ‘Run for Equality’ marathon to mark 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

Dilbag  Singh 

50 athletes join ‘Run for Equality’ marathon to mark 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

JALANDHAR 1 SEPTEMBER 

Punjab Horticulture and Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Tuesday flagged off a 5-km marathon, titled ‘Run for Equality’, to mark the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji. As many as 650 athletes participated in the event, which began at Government Arts and Sports College. The marathon passed through Kapurthala Chowk, Workshop Chowk and the DAV College flyover before returning to the college through the same route. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from athletes, sports clubs and NGOs. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bhagat said the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, had launched a series of programmes across the state to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. He said grand Kirtan Darbars had been organised across Punjab, while specially designed publicity vans, flagged off by the Chief Minister, are screening documentary films on the life and teachings of Guru Ravidas Ji in more than 12,000 villages. The Minister said the government had also undertaken a unique campaign to plant 6.50 lakh saplings across the state as part of the celebrations.

The athletes were honoured with medals by the Minister. Participating NGOs and sports clubs were also felicitated.