Uttar Pradesh Honors Sant Guru Ravidas: A Legacy of Social Reform

Political leaders in Uttar Pradesh commemorated the birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas, highlighting his impact on social reform. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, SP president Akhilesh Yadav, and BSP president Mayawati paid tributes, emphasizing his fight against caste discrimination and initiatives taken in his honor.

Political leaders across Uttar Pradesh commemorated the birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas with tributes highlighting his significant contribution to social reform. The event underscored the enduring influence of the revered saint on efforts to combat caste discrimination and foster social equality.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav took to social media platform X to salute Guru Ravidas' transformative philosophy, which they said commits society to truth, charity, and harmony. Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati further criticized rival parties for lacking commitment in preserving the saint's legacy through naming honors.

On this occasion, Mayawati listed several initiatives by the BSP government honoring Guru Ravidas, such as Sant Ravidas Park and Ghat in Varanasi and Sant Ravidas Government College in Faizabad. The state marked February 12 as a public holiday to commemorate the revered social reformer's birth anniversary.