Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Friday, April 17, 2026, that the teachings of Saint Shiromani Kabir Das remain deeply relevant in the modern era. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Bhagat Kabir Welfare Foundation in Mohali, Punjab, the Chief Minister noted that Kabir’s 15th-century crusade against religious bigotry, hypocrisy, and social discrimination continues to serve as a beacon for global brotherhood and social harmony. He emphasized that in a world currently grappling with various tensions and conflicts, Kabir’s philosophy of peace, love, and equality is more vital than ever.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the Haryana government is actively working to bring the wisdom of great saints to every household through the ‘Sant-Mahapurush Vichar Samman evam Prasar Yojana’. Following Kabir’s principles of equality, the state government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach the person at the very end of the line. CM Saini also mentioned that under the ‘Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana’, elderly citizens from economically weaker sections are being provided free travel to various religious sites, including a recent special train from Ambala to Ayodhya.
In addition to universal welfare, the Chief Minister detailed several specific spiritual initiatives:
- Sikh Pilgrimage: Financial assistance is being provided for visits to prominent Sikh shrines under the ‘Swarna Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Yojana’.
- National and Trans-border Sites: The government is supporting devotees for Sindhu Darshan and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through dedicated financial schemes.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister urged citizens not only to read the words of saints but to adopt their conduct in daily life to build a discrimination-free society. The seminar was attended by several dignitaries, including Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subhash Sharma, Satinder Satti, and Dr. Kuldeep Agnihotri, among others.
