Will achieve the goal of a developed India with Guru Ravidas’s blessings: PM Modi in Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the ideas of Shri Guru Ravidas ji have spread to many countries around the world, and that his blessings will ensure India achieve its goal of being a developed country by 2047.

Addressing a gathering at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Punjab on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, PM Modi said, “This work is being carried out continuously under the guidance of the revered Sant Niranjan Das-ji Maharaj. Under his leadership, the ideas of Shri Guru Ravidas-ji have also spread to many countries around the world.”

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The PM praised the social service of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, whose head Sant Niranjan Das was conferred Padma Shri on Republic Day 2026. He said that the Adampur airport has been renamed Guru Ravidas Ji Maharat Airport.

“I extend my best wishes to all fellow citizens for these endeavours. Guru Ravidas-ji Maharaj-ji spoke about equality and equal opportunities in society,” he said.

Modi said that he was fortunate to be among the people of the Dera Sachkha Ballan and extended greetings to all on Sant Ravidas Jayanti and Magh Purnima.

“I have had the good fortune of serving Kashi (Varanasi) as a Member of Parliament. It was on the ghats of Kashi that the teachings of Sant Ravidas-ji were revealed. We all draw great inspiration from him,” he said.

Modi also expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the members of the sect for organizing a prayer ceremony on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

“The path of service that Sant Ravidas has shown us has given me inspiration and more energy. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your affection,” he said.

The PM also highlighted the inauguration of a temple and museum dedicated to Guru Ravidas in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar. He said that it was his privilege to lay the foundation stone.

Modi also mentioned the Union Budget 2026 which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier today. He claimed that the budget would strengthen villages and increase farmers’ income.

He also highlighted the recent trade deal signed between India and 27-member European Union. According to the PM, the trade deal will bring immense benefits to the people of Punjab.

“Here in Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Amritsar, millions of people are connected to the textile industry. Now, Punjab’s textile sector will gain access to new and larger markets,” he stated.

PM Modi further added, “I am confident that with the blessings of Sant Ravidas-ji, we will certainly achieve the goal of a Developed India.”