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Balbir hands over BRHF letter to Sat Sharma thanking Prime Minister for conferring Padma Shri on Sant Niranjan Dass Ji
6/27/2026 10:44:22 PM
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President of the BJP, Jammu & Kashmir, Sat Sharma (CA), today received a letter of gratitude addressed to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on behalf of the British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation (BRHF). The letter was handed over by the Foundation's National General Secretary, Balbir Ram Rattan, and National Joint Secretary, Ashok Gandhi. It conveys heartfelt appreciation to the Union Government and the Hon'ble Prime Minister for conferring the prestigious Padma Shri upon Sant Niranjan Dass Ji, the revered Head of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Jalandhar, Punjab.
The letter states that the Padma Shri conferred upon Sant Niranjan Dass Ji is not merely an honour to a sant but a tribute to the sentiments of the global Ravidasia community and to his immense spiritual and social contributions. The decision has filled millions of his followers in India and abroad with immense joy and pride. Sant Niranjan Dass Ji has devoted his entire life to spirituality, humanitarian service, social harmony, equality, and the upliftment of the underprivileged. The Padma Shri is a well-deserved recognition of his decades of selfless service.
The letter further states that Sant Niranjan Dass Ji's message of equality, compassion, peace, universal brotherhood and selfless service, as preached by Guru Ravidass, has inspired millions of people across India and several other countries. His guidance and tireless efforts have significantly strengthened the values of social harmony, human dignity and national unity.
It also mentions that the Government of India's decision to confer the Padma Shri upon Sant Niranjan Dass Ji reflects its commitment to honouring distinguished personalities who have dedicated their lives to the service of humanity.
Receiving the letter, Sat Sharma appreciated the sentiments expressed by the British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation and assured that it would be forwarded to the Prime Minister. He observed that the Narendra Modi-led Government has consistently recognised the invaluable contributions of saints, spiritual leaders and social reformers whose work has strengthened the nation and enriched the fabric of Indian society. Balbir Ram Rattan expressed confidence that the national honour conferred upon Sant Niranjan Dass Ji would further inspire people to uphold the ideals of equality, compassion, social justice and selfless service for the welfare of humanity. The letter has been jointly signed by BRHF Chairman Om Prakash Bagha, Secretary Sat Paul, President of the Foundation's India Chapter Rajesh Bagha, National General Secretary Balbir Ram Rattan, and National Joint Secretary Ashok Gandhi.
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