CM Mann finalises series of events to celebrate in unsurpassed manner; 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday finalised the entire sequence of the events to be organised for commemorating the upcoming 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass.

A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of the CM Mann with the Sant Samaj at Punjab Bhawan.

Mann outlined a series of statewide events and initiatives. These include seminars, kirtan samagams, yatras, plantation drives, and the development of 650 acres of ‘Guru Ravidass Bagichis’, with the main function to be held at Khuralgarh.

Commemorating the occasion, CM Mann stated, “I am fortunate to have got the opportunity to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass ji. The state government will leave no stone unturned in celebrating the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass ji, as it is our collective duty to spread Guru ji’s message across the globe.”

He said, “Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj ji envisioned an egalitarian society free from any form of discrimination. The Punjab government will ensure that the upcoming 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj is celebrated in an unsurpassed manner. We have recently commemorated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji through a series of events.”

Meanwhile, the Punjab Cabinet on Saturday approved stringent amendments to the law on sacrilege to make punishments more severe, including life imprisonment.