Lal Chand Kataruchak flags off the Run for Equality 5 km Marathon in Pathankot, dedicated to the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji.

Punjab Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today flagged off the Run for Equality Marathon from Avalon School in Pathankot. The 5-kilometre run was organised to commemorate the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji.

The event carried a strong message of equality, unity, brotherhood and social justice. Participants joined the run with the spirit of promoting a more inclusive and harmonious society.

Run for Equality Highlights Message of Equality

The Run for Equality Marathon was more than a 5-kilometre sporting event. It served as a platform to spread the values associated with Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji and encourage people to stand together against social discrimination and inequality.

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While flagging off the event, Lal Chand Kataruchak highlighted the importance of taking the message of equality and social harmony forward. The participation of people from different sections of society added to the significance of the programme.

Event Dedicated to Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji

The Run for Equality Marathon was dedicated to the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. His teachings have long emphasised human dignity, equality and fraternity.

The event sought to connect these timeless values with the present day by encouraging citizens to work collectively for social justice and mutual respect.

5-Kilometre Run Carries a Bigger Social Message

The Run for Equality was presented as a symbolic journey towards a society based on equal opportunities and respect for all. The organisers used the event to promote unity and strengthen the message of brotherhood among citizens.

The Run for Equality Marathon also reflected how community events can combine fitness with meaningful social awareness. The initiative encouraged participants to carry the message of equality beyond the event and into everyday life.

Lal Chand Kataruchak said the spirit behind such programmes is to build a society where equality, unity and social justice remain central values. The Pathankot event thus became an important occasion to remember and promote the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji.