Nadda pays floral tribute to Sant Ravidas on birth anniversary

JP Nadda on Sunday paid floral tribute to Sant Ravidas at Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi. Speaking to the media on the occasion, the BJP National President said that the Central government will soon construct a temple in Kashi in the honour of the Bhakti Movement saint.

New Delhi:BJP's national president JP Nadda on Sunday paid floral tribute to the mystic poet, Sant Ravidas on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Bhakti Movement saint.

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Nadda said, "Sant Ravidas Ji words encourage unity and brotherhood in the country. We are trying to follow in his footsteps. His education was based on justice, equality and his service will continue to inspire people of every era."

"He emphasized on bringing positive change in society. BJP will always follow his footsteps and keep the society united and positive," he added.

Original thinker- Sant Ravidas was deeply involved in keeping the spiritual themes of the society intact, he said, adding that he gave the message of peace, harmony, and fraternity.

The minister further said that discussions are being held on the construction of a temple dedicated to Sant Ravidas and as soon as the matter is resolved a committee will be formed to construct the same in Kashi in the honour of the Bhakti Movement saint.

Sant Ravidas belonged to the Bhakti movement during the 15th and 16th centuries and his hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib. He is considered as the founder of the 21st-century Ravidassia religion.

Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima, which is the full moon day of the Magh month as per the Hindu calendar.

(With inputs from ANI)