Prez Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi greets people on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted people on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. In his message, the President said Guru Ravidas was a great saint, poet, and social reformer who tried to eradicate the social evils and bring about harmony in the society through his devotional songs.

He is considered a leading poet-saint of the Bhakti Movement. Mr. Kovind said Guru Ravidas tried to inculcate the feeling of mutual love and equality among the people. He added that his teachings of peace and fraternity are even more relevant today. He asked people to pledge to follow the path shown by Guru



Ravidas and contribute to building a society based on equality and harmony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also stated that his government has imbibed the spirit of Guru Ravidas in every step and every scheme. In a tweet, Mr. Modi also said that the construction work in the memory of Guru Ravidas in Kashi is progressing with full grandeur in Kashi.

Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. Mr. Modi said the way he dedicated his life to eliminating evil practices like caste and untouchability from society is inspiring for everyone.