Hoshiarpur: Sant Niranjan Dass ji, the head of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, has been honored with the Padma Shri award by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, which has brought a wave of joy across the entire Sant Samaj. Sant Balvir Das ji, the current head of Dera Sachkhand Mahan Puri Sahri, along with Sant Balwant Singh Dingrian and Sant Manjit Das Himachal, reached Dera Sachkhand Ballan to offer their congratulations and best wishes. They honored Sant Niranjan Dass ji with a 'Siropa' (robe of honor) and extended a warm welcome to him. Sant Pradeep Das ji Kupur Dhepur Kathar was also present on this occasion.
On this occasion, Sant Balvir Das ji stated that this is a matter of great pride for the entire community. He said that with the divine grace of Satguru Ravidas Maharaj ji and Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar ji, the community is receiving such prestigious honors. The Dera Ballan management also honored the visiting Sant Mahapurush with 'Siropas' as a mark of special respect.