Jalandhar buzzed with spiritual fervor as Punjabi icon Hans Raj Hans, the Sufi singer-turned-politician-turned-singer again, marked the 649th anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj with blessings and a bold career pivot announcement.
Hailing the guru as a ‘revolutionary force who uprooted discrimination and dreamed of Begumpura – a discrimination-free paradise that deserves to echo as our national anthem,’ Hans’s words resonated deeply with the audience.
On his political exit, he was unequivocal: ‘I’ve erased politics from my mind. No more election updates or outcomes for me. My political years were about self-justification; now, it’s all about soul-stirring music.’
Hans’s foray into politics began ambitiously in 2009 under Shiromani Akali Dal’s banner, ending in defeat. A 2016 Congress stint dissolved quickly into BJP loyalty, culminating in a triumphant 2019 Lok Sabha win from North West Delhi, boosted by his pro-Modi track.
Security worries surfaced too, with Hans decrying Khalistani threats ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, painting a picture of Punjab’s complex dynamics.
This Guru Purb underscores enduring lessons of equality, mirroring Hans Raj Hans’s harmonious return to his musical roots, leaving politics’ chaos for melody’s embrace.