Sant Sewalal Maharaj has special influence in Banjara as well as SC-ST community. Those who believe in the saint are not only in Karnataka but also in Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
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Union Ministry of Culture, Government of India Renowned spiritual and religious leader of the Banjara community Saint Sevalal Maharaj It has been announced to celebrate the 284th birth anniversary with great pomp throughout the year. On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the function organized on the birth anniversary of Sant Sewalal at Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi. During this he Sant Sewalal discussed the contribution of
It has been said by the Central Government that – Sant Sewalal Maharaj He dedicated his life to the service of tribals, forest dwellers and nomadic tribes. The saint had started a movement to remove superstitions prevalent in tribal communities including Banjaras. It is believed that there is about 10 to 12 crore population of Banjara community in the whole country. Saint Sewalal has a great influence in them.
understand political goals
The special thing is that the announcement to celebrate Sant Sewalal Jayanti has been made for the first time. And this announcement has been made when the assembly elections are about to be held in Karnataka. It is believed that the Banjara group is politically very important in the state. Earlier on January 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given land related letters to the families of Banjara community in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka.
It is understood that through Sant Sewalal Maharaj, the BJP wants to garner the support of the entire Banjara community as well as other SC/ST communities. They have about 24 per cent population in the state. Earlier in October 2022, the state’s BJP government had announced a two percent increase in reservation for scheduled castes in government jobs and educational institutions in Karnataka.
In the opinion of experts, the BJP in Karnataka is apprehensive that the vote bank of the Lingayat community may get divided in the state. In such a situation, the party wants to strengthen the vote bank of SC/ST community more than before. Those who believe in the saint are not only in Karnataka but also in Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. And all these states are very important in recent elections.
Who was Sant Sewalal Maharaj?
Saint Sewalal Maharaj was born on 15 February 1739 at Surgodankoppa in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. It is believed that when he was young, since then he had attained the status of a miraculous personality among the common people. He was called a divine man among his devotees. He was called the Messiah of spirituality and social service. It was his job to tell the method to remove the problems of the people, to inspire people to lead a healthy life through yoga, spirituality, Ayurvedic medicines. He was a wandering saint. Wherever he went, his influence in the society kept increasing.
Mission of Sant Sewalal
The mission of Saint Sewalal Maharaj was to make common people aware. His awareness campaign had a great impact on the lives of common people. There were improvements in the lives of many people during his lifetime. Saint Sewalal Maharaj was also considered very adept in Ayurveda and Naturopathy. And used to treat people.
However, Sant Sewalal passed away at a very young age. But at an early age, he had a lot of popularity among the tribals and the Banjara community. Even today he is worshiped as a deity in the Banjara community. When he died in Maharashtra, he was just 34 years old.
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