Senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon attends Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s Pargat Diwas celebrations

Chandigarh, October 26, 2026: Senior BJP leader, Member of BJP’s National Council and former Chandigarh BJP President - Sanjay Tandon on Monday attended the Pargat Diwas celebrations of Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji at Valmiki Mandir, Sector 24-C, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest. He performed the flag-hoisting ceremony and paid tribute to the revered sage’s enduring contribution to Indian literature, spirituality and social harmony. The religious programme was organised by the Maharishi Valmiki Bhawan Committee, Chandigarh, in association with the Chandigarh Pardesh Valmik Maha Sabha and Maharishi Valmiki Shakti Peeth.
Addressing the gathering, Tandon highlighted the timeless relevance of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s teachings, emphasising truth, righteousness, compassion, equality and mutual respect.
“Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s life and teachings continue to inspire humanity to follow the path of truth, uphold moral values and build a society founded on equality, brotherhood and social harmony. His invaluable contribution to India’s spiritual and literary heritage through the Ramayana remains a guiding light for generations,” Tandon said.
The Sector 24-C programme was presided over by Naveen Sarhadi Ji Maharaj, Peethadheesh of Maharishi Valmiki Shakti Peeth.   The event was organised under the leadership of Hakam Sarhadi, President, and Madan Lal Bhohat, General Secretary, of the Maharishi Valmiki Bhawan Committee (Regd.), Chandigarh. The Committee's Patron - Prem Shami and  Advisor, Girwar Sharma too were present. Also present were Dr Girish Sachdeva, Principal and Dr Anil Kumar Sharma of Panjab University. Other dignitaries who participated included Jaspal Choudhary, Manjeet Sidhu,  Pawan Sandhu, Laxmi Narayan,  Ashwani Komal, Rajveer Bittu, Ajay Pawar and Jagdish. 
Tandon also attended the Pargat Diwas celebrations at Shri Maharishi Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram, Phase 2, Ram Darbar, Chandigarh, where a satsang, flag-hoisting ceremony and bhandara were organised. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria was the chief guest at the function. Notably, Sanjay Tandon greeted the UT Administrator at the venue. Ravinder Kaka, Chairman of Valmiki Ashram, Ram Darbar, was also present.
The celebrations witnessed participation by devotees and community members, who paid homage to Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji and reaffirmed their commitment to his enduring message of truth, righteousness and social harmony.