NOV 27: The Indian Branch of the British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation United Kingdom (BRHF), under the leadership of its National President Rajesh Bagha, felicitated Sat Paul, a UK citizen of Indian origin, prominent social activist and retired Justice of Peace (JP), in a grand ceremony. The event was held in Jalandhar to celebrate Sat Paul being conferred the prestigious Member of the British Empire (MBE) Award by the future King, the Prince of Wales.
This honour was bestowed upon Sat Paul in recognition of his exceptional contributions towards social empowerment and community development. Sat Paul, who is also the Secretary of the British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation UK, has long been associated with various social, cultural, and religious activities. He has served as a JP in the UK and continues to actively contribute to community welfare initiatives in many countries, including India.
During the ceremony, BRHF Chairman Om Prakash Bagha, India Branch President Rajesh Bagha, and BRHF India Branch General Secretary Balbir Ram Rattan congratulated and felicitatedtSat Paul. Representatives of various social, religious, and community organisations from India and abroad, including BRHF UK Chairman Om Prakash Bagha, participated in the event.
Congratulating Sat Paul, Om Prakash Bagga said, “The work Sat Paul has done for the upliftment of society for so many years is truly inspirational. The MBE honour is not only his achievement but also a proud moment for the entire Ravidasia community and similar organisations. His dedication will continue to inspire future generations.”
Expressing gratitude to BRHF, Sat Paul said that this honour is the result of the community’s faith and blessings. He stated that he would continue working with the same enthusiasm for the welfare of society.
Rajesh Bagha, former Chairman of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, Vice President of BJP Punjab, Chief Patron of Pathway Global Alliance, and National President of BRHF India Branch, said that personalities like Sat Paul are the true identity of the community. BRHF salutes his contributions, and this honour is a moment of pride for all of us.
General Secretary Balbir Ram Rattan said that Sat Paul’s services have been extremely important in connecting and empowering the community at the international level. This honour is a recognition of his continuous efforts.
After the felicitation ceremony, senior office bearers of the Heritage Foundation also discussed programmes planned for the 650th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Ravidass Ji.
On this occasion, Ramesh Kumar Bolina, Sant Sukhpreet Singh Ji (Mukhi, Dera Sant Baba Ghah Singh Ji, Narur Phagwara, Punjab), Yogesh Kashyap (Ireland), Bhupinder Kumar Pol, President of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Jalandhar, Ashu Puri (Head, Hello Punjab News Channel), Uday Sood, General Secretary, Pathway Global Alliance, Amarpreet Singh, President, Ramgarhia Vikas Parishad, Ankush Kale (Social Worker), Surjit Singh (UK), and Pankaj Kumar (DSP) were prominently present.
