Jalandhar, January 29: Renowned Punjabi Sufi singer and former BJP MP Hans Raj Hans extended warm greetings on the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj during a special event. The celebrated artist, known for his soulful Sufi renditions, shared profound reflections on the saint’s legacy while announcing his complete withdrawal from the political arena.
In a heartfelt tribute, Hans Raj Hans described Guru Ravidas as a revolutionary spiritual leader and the messiah of the poor. ‘Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji’s birth anniversary is a celebration of a crusader who eradicated discrimination and envisioned Begumpura – a utopian realm free from divisions of caste or hierarchy. Begumpura is such a powerful concept that it could inspire our national anthem,’ he proclaimed.
Turning introspective, the singer revealed his decision to focus solely on music. ‘I’ve put politics behind me entirely. I no longer track elections, winners, or losers. During my political stint, I constantly justified my choices, but now my world revolves around creating beautiful songs,’ Hans stated candidly.
His political journey has been tumultuous. Entering politics in 2009 with Shiromani Akali Dal, he contested his first Lok Sabha election but faced defeat. Switching to Congress in 2016, he soon joined BJP amid internal party friction. His big break came in 2019 when he won the North West Delhi seat, actively campaigning with a special song for PM Modi.
Amid rising tensions ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Hans expressed alarm over threats from Khalistani groups, underscoring the volatile security landscape in Punjab.
As India honors Guru Ravidas’s teachings of equality and devotion, Hans Raj Hans’s return to music signals a new chapter, reminding us that true calling often lies beyond the political spotlight.