Sangrur, June 30
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday flagged off 50 Mobile Documentary Vans to carry Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj’s timeless message of equality, social justice, devotion and universal brotherhood to every corner of the state. The specially designed campaign will take a 30-minute documentary on the life, philosophy and sacred teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj to nearly 13,000 villages across all 23 districts through LED-equipped mobile vans, ensuring that every household, particularly the younger generation, is inspired by Guru Ji’s vision of an egalitarian society free from discrimination.
The initiative forms a key part of the Mann Government’s year-long programme for the 650th Parkash Purab, for which ₹100 crore has been earmarked to organise a series of events dedicated to honouring and spreading the eternal legacy of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj. Describing the occasion as a matter of immense pride, Mann stated that it marks yet another noble initiative reflecting the state’s devotion and reverence towards Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj. “It is a moment of great pride for all of us as we embark upon yet another noble initiative as a mark of our devotion and reverence to Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj. I was fortunate to have got the opportunity to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur and now the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass,” said the Chief Minister.
Highlighting his government’s commitment to the celebrations, the Chief Minister said, “The state government is leaving no stone unturned for celebrating the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass, and a budget of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for this noble cause. It is our collective duty to spread Guru’s message across the globe.” Underscoring the relevance of Guru’s teachings in the present times, the Chief Minister said, “Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj gave the message of the welfare of entire humanity and equality among all sections of society, thereby creating a society based on egalitarian values. He laid out the concept of an ideal society where no one undergoes suffering of any kind.”
Sharing details of the initiative, Mann announced that a special documentary campaign has been launched to take the life, philosophy and sacred teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass to every household in Punjab. “Today, 50 mobile documentary vans are being flagged off to travel from village to village and screen this documentary. These vans will cover nearly 13,000 villages across all 23 districts of Punjab, and each van is equipped with a large 12 ft × 8 ft LED screen. The 30-minute documentary is concise, meaningful and highly impactful, carrying the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj to the people,” he said.