Chirag Paswan greets nation on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Synopsis
Union Minister Chirag Paswan marked Valmiki Jayanti on 26 October 2026 with public greetings honouring Maharishi Valmiki, the revered Adi Kavi and composer of the Ramayana, observed nationally with processions and recitations.
Key Takeaways
Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan posted Valmiki Jayanti greetings on 26 October 2026 .
Maharishi Valmiki is revered as the Adi Kavi (first poet) of Sanskrit tradition and composer of the Ramayana .
Valmiki Jayanti falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashwin and is observed with national processions and recitations.
Paswan is national president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) , a party with strong ties to marginalised communities including the Valmiki community.
No policy or legislative action is expected from this ceremonial greeting.
On the auspicious occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan extended warm wishes to the nation, honouring the ancient sage revered as the composer of the Ramayana and the first poet of Sanskrit tradition.
Posting on Monday, 26 October 2026, Paswan wrote in Hindi: 'रामायण के रचनाकार, आदिकवि महर्षि वाल्मीकि जयंती पर आप सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं' — 'Heartfelt greetings to all on the Jayanti of the composer of the Ramayana, Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki.'
Who was Maharishi Valmiki?
Maharishi Valmiki is celebrated across India as the Adi Kavi — the first poet — of the Sanskrit literary tradition. He is credited with composing the Ramayana, one of the two great epics of ancient India, a text that has shaped devotion, culture, and philosophy across the subcontinent for millennia.
Valmiki Jayanti falls on the full moon of the month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar and is observed with processions, community gatherings, and recitations of the Ramayana, particularly among the Valmiki community and Hindu devotees nationwide.
A ritual of cultural outreach
Paswan's greeting is part of a well-established practice among Indian political leaders of marking major Jayantis and religious observances with public messages — a form of cultural acknowledgement that reaches devotees and communities tied to the occasion. As the national president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Paswan has long positioned the party as a voice for marginalised and socially significant communities, of which the Valmiki community forms an important part.
The Ramayana's enduring presence in Indian public life — from regional theatre to national television to temple culture — means tributes to its composer carry resonance well beyond any single community or region.
Point of View
Which draws significant support from Dalit and marginalised groups, such observances are not incidental but integral to the party's social compact. The Ramayana's cross-caste, pan-Indian resonance also gives such tributes a broader electoral reach beyond any single constituency. In the landscape of Indian coalition politics, these gestures quietly sustain the cultural loyalties that translate into votes.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valmiki Jayanti?
Valmiki Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the ancient sage celebrated as the Adi Kavi (first poet) of Sanskrit and the composer of the Ramayana. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashwin and is observed with processions and recitations across India.
Who is Maharishi Valmiki?
Maharishi Valmiki is revered in Hindu tradition as the composer of the Ramayana, one of ancient India's two great epics. He is called the Adi Kavi, meaning the first poet, for pioneering the shloka verse form in Sanskrit literature.
Why did Chirag Paswan wish on Valmiki Jayanti?
Chirag Paswan, as Union Food Processing Minister and national president of LJP (Ram Vilas), extended greetings as part of the customary political practice of marking major Jayantis, while also reinforcing his party's ties to the Valmiki community and broader Hindu devotees.
When is Valmiki Jayanti in 2026?
Valmiki Jayanti in 2026 falls on 26 October, coinciding with the full moon of the Hindu month of Ashwin.
What is the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)?
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), or LJP (RV), is a national political party led by Chirag Paswan, son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan. It is part of the NDA coalition and draws strong support from Dalit and marginalised communities in Bihar and beyond.
