Haryana Assembly passes Guru Ravidas Sankalp Abhiyan resolution unanimously
Synopsis
The Haryana Assembly unanimously backed the nationwide Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on 1 September, with CM Nayab Singh Saini moving the resolution himself. The campaign — running from Guru Purnima 2025 to 20 February 2027 — aims to carry the 650th Prakash Parv message of social harmony from Varanasi's sacred soil to every village in Haryana.
Key Takeaways
The Haryana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on the Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on 1 September .
CM Nayab Singh Saini moved the resolution; the Abhiyan runs from 29 July 2025 to 20 February 2027 .
The campaign is dedicated to the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas .
The Kalash Yatra reached Haryana on 4 August ; a grand reception was held at Mata Sheetla Temple, Gurugram on 5 August .
The Samrasta Yatra will traverse Haryana from 5 October to 5 November , with special youth outreach from 26 November to 15 January 2027 .
PM Narendra Modi attended the 649th birth anniversary programme at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on 1 February .
The Haryana Legislative Assembly on 1 September unanimously passed a resolution on the nationwide Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan, dedicated to the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini moved the resolution, marking a significant legislative endorsement of the month-long social harmony campaign.
About the Sankalp Abhiyan
The Abhiyan was launched on Guru Purnima, 29 July, from Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi — the sacred birthplace of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas — and will run until 20 February 2027. At its launch, a Kalash containing sacred soil from the birthplace was ceremonially honoured and distributed to representatives of states across the country.
The campaign seeks to carry Guru Ravidas's timeless teachings of equality, compassion, social justice, and communal harmony to every section of society, strengthening unity across communities.
How the Yatra Reached Haryana
The Kalash Yatra carrying the sacred soil reached Haryana on 4 August, with a grand reception ceremony held on 5 August at the Mata Sheetla Temple complex in Gurugram. The kalash are now being taken to district and village levels, where devotees are mixing the sacred soil with that of local temples and spreading the message of social harmony.
Chief Minister Saini said the Samrasta Yatra will enter Haryana on 5 October and continue through 5 November. Welcome gates and reception points will be set up along the yatra route across the state, alongside public meetings.
Special Outreach Programmes Planned
From 26 November to 15 January 2027, special interaction programmes will be organised in hostels, colleges, universities, and coaching centres across the state. These sessions are designed to take Guru Ravidas's message directly to youth.
Background and Political Significance
Chief Minister Saini noted that Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas was born 649 years ago on the occasion of Magh Purnima in the holy city of Kashi. He described the saint's personality as 'as serene and radiant as the full moon.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had participated in a special programme at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on 1 February to mark the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, underlining the national significance the campaign carries. The Assembly's unanimous passage of the resolution signals broad cross-party support for the initiative in Haryana.
Point of View
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's visible ownership of the Guru Ravidas Abhiyan — from PM Modi's appearance at Dera Sachkhand Ballan to CM Saini moving the Assembly resolution — reflects a deliberate consolidation strategy. The campaign's architecture, routing sacred soil from Varanasi through district and village temples, mirrors the playbook used in earlier yatras that blended devotion with grassroots mobilisation. Whether the outreach translates into durable social harmony or remains an electoral exercise is a question the next few months of programming will begin to answer.
NationPress
1 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan?
It is a nationwide campaign dedicated to the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas, launched on Guru Purnima, 29 July, from his birthplace in Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi. The Abhiyan aims to spread his message of equality, social justice, and communal harmony across all sections of society, and will run until 20 February 2027.
What did the Haryana Assembly resolve on 1 September?
The Haryana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan, moved by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The resolution signals state-level legislative backing for the nationwide campaign.
What is the Kalash Yatra and when did it reach Haryana?
The Kalash Yatra carries sacred soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace in Varanasi to states across India. It reached Haryana on 4 August, with a grand reception held at the Mata Sheetla Temple complex in Gurugram on 5 August. The kalash are now being taken to district and village temples across the state.
What events are planned in Haryana under the Abhiyan?
The Samrasta Yatra will travel through Haryana from 5 October to 5 November, with welcome gates and public meetings along the route. Special interaction programmes in colleges, universities, hostels, and coaching centres are scheduled from 26 November to 15 January 2027.
What is the significance of the 650th Prakash Parv of Guru Ravidas?
The 650th Prakash Parv marks 650 years since the birth of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas, a revered saint born on Magh Purnima in Kashi, whose teachings on equality, compassion, and social harmony remain central to Dalit and broader Indian spiritual traditions. PM Modi attended the 649th birth anniversary programme at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on 1 February, reflecting the occasion's national prominence.
