Punjab BJP launches Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on Guru Purnima, July 29
Synopsis
Punjab BJP is turning Guru Purnima into a political and social outreach moment — launching a months-long Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on 29 July to honour Guru Ravidas Maharaj's 650th birth anniversary year. With a sacred Kalash yatra, a cross-state march from Jalandhar to Varanasi, and hostel outreach for students, the campaign is the BJP's most structured Dalit-community engagement drive in Punjab in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Punjab BJP launches the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on 29 July 2025 (Guru Purnima), marking Guru Ravidas Maharaj's 650th birth anniversary year .
The campaign runs statewide until 20 February 2026 (Magha Purnima) under BJP national leadership guidance.
Key phases include the Kalash Vandan Abhiyan (29 July–10 September), Sant Sampark Abhiyan (until 31 August), and the Samrasta Yatra from Dera Sach Khand Ballan, Jalandhar to Seer Govardhanpur, Varanasi (5 October–5 November).
A student outreach programme — Chhatrawas Sampark Abhiyan — will run from 26 November 2025 to 15 January 2027 .
A state-level implementation committee has been constituted, headed by Jagmohan Singh Raju , General Secretary of BJP Punjab.
Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Tuesday announced that the party will launch the statewide Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan on 29 July 2025, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, to mark the 650th birth anniversary year of Guru Ravidas Maharaj. The campaign, guided by the BJP's national leadership, will run across Punjab until 20 February 2026 (Magha Purnima), carrying Guru Ravidas's message of equality, dignity, social harmony, and social justice.
Campaign Launch and Opening Events
The Abhiyan will be inaugurated with the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Deep Mahotsav, during which lamps will be lit at Guru Ravidas temples across the state. The opening day will also feature bhajans, religious discourses, cultural programmes, and community langars, setting a devotional and inclusive tone for the months-long campaign.
Key Phases of the Abhiyan
The campaign is structured across several distinct phases. From 29 July to 10 September, the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Kalash Vandan Abhiyan will see a sacred Kalash — carrying holy soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace at Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi — ceremonially received and taken across Punjab before being handed over to Guru Ravidas temples.
The Sant Sampark Abhiyan, running until 31 August, will have BJP leaders and workers seek blessings from saints associated with the Guru Ravidas tradition. Between 5 October and 5 November, the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Samrasta Yatra will carry Guru Ravidas's teachings of equality and national unity from Dera Sach Khand Ballan in Jalandhar all the way to Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi.
From 26 November 2025 to 15 January 2027, the Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Chhatrawas Sampark Abhiyan will conduct Samrasta Samvaad programmes in student hostels, acquainting youth with Guru Ravidas's teachings and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
State Committee Constituted for Implementation
To ensure effective rollout, Dhillon has already constituted a state-level committee headed by Jagmohan Singh Raju, General Secretary of BJP Punjab. The committee includes former legislators Avinash Chander, Sheetal Angural, and Ravi Inder Kahlon, along with former IAS officer S.R. Ladhar, Renu Kashyap, and Bhanu Partap as members.
Broader Significance
The Abhiyan is part of a nationwide BJP initiative timed to the 650th birth anniversary year of Guru Ravidas Maharaj, a revered 15th-century saint-poet whose teachings on caste equality and human dignity hold deep resonance in Punjab, particularly among the Dalit community. The campaign's reach — spanning temples, hostels, and a cross-state yatra — signals the party's intent to strengthen its outreach among communities that have historically looked to Guru Ravidas's legacy for social empowerment. The Abhiyan concludes on Magha Purnima, the date traditionally associated with Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
Point of View
Making political engagement feel like religious participation. In a state where the Aam Aadmi Party has consolidated significant Dalit support, the BJP's structured, multi-phase approach — from temple lamp-lighting to hostel dialogues — suggests a long-game strategy rather than a one-day rally. The real test will be whether the Samrasta Yatra's Jalandhar-to-Varanasi arc translates into organisational depth or remains symbolic optics ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan launched by Punjab BJP?
The Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan is a statewide BJP campaign launching on 29 July 2025 to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary year of Guru Ravidas Maharaj. It aims to spread Guru Ravidas's message of equality, dignity, and social harmony across Punjab through temple events, a cross-state yatra, and student outreach, running until 20 February 2026.
Why is the campaign being launched on Guru Purnima?
The BJP chose Guru Purnima (29 July 2025) as the launch date for its auspicious significance in the Guru Ravidas tradition. The campaign will also conclude on Magha Purnima (20 February 2026), the date traditionally observed as Guru Ravidas Jayanti, bookending the entire initiative within the saint's devotional calendar.
What are the main phases of the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan?
The campaign has five main phases: the Samrasta Deep Mahotsav (lamp-lighting at temples on launch day); the Kalash Vandan Abhiyan (29 July–10 September); the Sant Sampark Abhiyan (until 31 August); the Samrasta Yatra from Jalandhar to Varanasi (5 October–5 November); and the Chhatrawas Sampark Abhiyan for students (26 November 2025–15 January 2027).
Who is leading the implementation of the Abhiyan in Punjab?
A state-level committee headed by Jagmohan Singh Raju, General Secretary of BJP Punjab, has been constituted to oversee the campaign. Its members include former legislators Avinash Chander, Sheetal Angural, and Ravi Inder Kahlon, former IAS officer S.R. Ladhar, Renu Kashyap, and Bhanu Partap.
What is the significance of the Kalash Vandan Abhiyan?
The Kalash Vandan Abhiyan, running from 29 July to 10 September, involves a sacred Kalash carrying holy soil from Guru Ravidas's birthplace at Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi being ceremonially received and taken across Punjab. It will ultimately be handed over to Guru Ravidas temples across the state.
