Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider renaming Adampur Airport in honor of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, as the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Jalandhar on February 1. The request has gained attention across Punjab, especially with the upcoming Guru Ravidas Jayanti celebrations.
CM Mann’s Appeal to PM Modi
Taking to his official X handle, CM Mann said that PM Modi will be landing at Adampur Airport during his Jalandhar visit. He respectfully requested that the airport should be renamed after Sri Guru Ravidas Ji as a mark of tribute.
Mann wrote that such a step would reflect the sentiments of the people of Punjab and would be deeply appreciated by the state. The demand for Adampur Airport rename after Guru Ravidas Ji has also resonated with followers of Guru Ravidas Ji across the region.
PM Modi’s Visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, 2026, to pay obeisance on the 649th anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Jayanti. This visit is expected to hold strong cultural and spiritual significance.
The occasion has further strengthened the call for Adampur Airport rename after Guru Ravidas Ji, as supporters believe it would be a historic recognition of the revered saint’s legacy.
Meeting That Set the Stage
In December 2025, Chief of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Sant Niranjan Das, met PM Modi at his official residence. Several senior BJP leaders, including National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and former Union Minister Vijay Sampla, were also present.
The meeting reportedly lasted around an hour, during which Sant Niranjan Das formally invited PM Modi to visit the Dera.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Bhagwant Mann request Adampur Airport rename after Guru Ravidas Ji?
A: Mann wants to honor Sri Guru Ravidas Ji ahead of PM Modi’s Jalandhar visit.
Q2. When is PM Modi visiting Jalandhar?
A: PM Modi will visit Jalandhar on February 1, 2026.
Q3. What is the significance of Adampur Airport rename after Guru Ravidas Ji?
A: Supporters believe it would recognize Guru Ravidas Ji’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
Q4. Where will PM Modi pay obeisance during the visit?
A: He will visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
