Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon, President of Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab, today flagged off three Volvo buses carrying devotees on the Panch Teerth Yatra associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The pilgrimage will provide participants an opportunity to visit the historic sites connected with Dr. Ambedkar’s life, which have been developed and revitalized under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dhillon stated that the yatra, scheduled from June 14 to June 21, 2026, will cover five prominent pilgrimage sites linked to the life and legacy of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He said that the BJP government has not only developed these sites with investments worth thousands of crores of rupees but has also undertaken special efforts to create awareness about their historical and social significance.
During the journey, devotees will visit Mhow (Birthplace), Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai, Mahaparinirvan Sthal in Delhi, and the Virtual Shiksha Bhoomi (London), which has been established in Delhi. All these sites are closely associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life, struggles, and his immense contribution to social justice.
The Bharatiya Janata Party government has spent approximately ₹2,000 crore on the development and preservation of these memorials to ensure that future generations continue to draw inspiration from Babasaheb’s thoughts, ideals, and contributions.
Approximately 150 devotees are participating in this unique pilgrimage. Shri S.R. Laddhar, President of the BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha Punjab and a former IAS officer, will lead the delegation. Laddhar said that the primary objective of the Panch Teerth Yatra is to take Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar’s message to every section of society and to express the nation’s gratitude towards him.
He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all five pilgrimage sites associated with Babasaheb have, for the first time, received special national recognition and honor.