HISTORICAL FACTS: 28 | History Defined

When PM Modi quoted Sant Ravidas to counter Rahul Gandhi’s ‘king’ barb

NEW DELHI: A fortnight after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the “king barb” in Parliament, the latter explained how he was governing the country as expected by Sant Ravidas.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Maya blasts netas for using seer for politics

LUCKNOW: While politicians of different hues made a beeline for Sant Ravidas temple in Varanasi on the mystic saint’s birth anniversary, BSP chief Mayawati lashed out at them for misusing his name for political mileage.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

55 test Covid positive, 180 recover in Varanasi

VARANASI: The Covid-19 pandemic situation continued to improve in Varanasi district on Wednesday with the positivity rate declining further and the recovery rate rising.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

25 temples to be developed at ₹1,140 cr.

On the lines of development works undertaken at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, the State Government has decided take up development works in 25 temples at an estimated cost of ₹1,140 crore,

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022

Powerhouse of Dalit politics, Ravidas temple to impact polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab

VARANASI: The Ravidas temple at the birthplace of 15th century mystic poet-saint and Dalit icon Sant Ravidas in Varanasi is all set to play the role of a powerhouse of Dalit politics in the poll-bound states, especially Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2022

Polling for Punjab Assembly elections postponed to Feb 20

CM had asked for poll date to be moved from Feb. 14 due to Ravidas Jayanti

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2022