PM Modi took to Twitter to give his message on Sant Ravidas’ birth anniversary.
“While paying obeisance to Sant Ravidas ji on his birth anniversary, we remember his great messages. On this occasion, we reiterate our resolve for a just, harmonious and prosperous society in accordance with his messages. Following his path, we will work towards achieving this goal through many initiatives. Serving and empowering the poor,” read a translation of Modi’s tweet in Hindi.
संत रविदास जी की जयंती पर उन्हें नमन करते हुए हम उनके महान संदेशों का स्मरण करते हैं। इस अवसर पर उनके विचारों के अनुरूप न्यायप्रिय, सौहार्दपूर्ण और समृद्ध समाज के अपने संकल्प को दोहराते हैं। उनके मार्ग पर चलकर ही हम कई पहलों के जरिए गरीबों की सेवा और उनका सशक्तिकरण कर रहे हैं। pic.twitter.com/kKuhw7cB8H
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2023
Sant Ravidas was a prominent spiritual figure and social reformer of the Bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century CE. He is deeply revered as a Guru in the modern regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.