Punjab Newsline, Nakodar/Jalandhar-
All India Congress Committee Secretary and former MLA Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala today led a grand Shobha Yatra dedicated to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s birth anniversary, starting from Dera Rahimpur (Uggi) and culminating at Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram, Amritsar.
The procession was ceremonially flagged off by Bal Yogi Swami Pragat Nath Ji Maharaj, with Kamal Dhaliwal, son of Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, also present. Notable Congress figures including Punjab Congress General Secretary Rajinderpal Singh Rana Randhawa accompanied the Yatra.
The Shobha Yatra passed through multiple towns, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from devotees and local leaders, who showered flowers and honoured the Palanquin Sahib. At Kartarpur, senior Congress leader Rajinder Singh and residents honoured Danny Bandala with a traditional turban, recognizing his continued advocacy for the Valmiki community and social service.
Earlier, Bandala paid respects at the Valmiki Yog Ashram before leading the Yatra. Swami Pragat Nath Ji commended Bandala’s relentless commitment to community welfare and expressed hope for his ongoing service.
Prominent community leaders and panches participated in the event, and Swami Pragat Nath Ji blessed all attendees with robes of honour.