The Ganga Sansad (Ganga Parliament), which ran from the 21st to the 23rd, convened today. In the evening, esteemed participants came to conclude the day at the Ganga Action Parivar camp in the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad. Participants in the Sansad included Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, retired General Shri V.K. Singhji, Jal Purush (“Water Man”) Shri Rajendra Singh, Pujya Swami Harichetanandji, and Shri D.N.S. Subbaraoji among other esteemed guests.
Speaking at the event at the GAP camp, General Shri V.K. Singhji spoke about how it was a great moment to speak on Ganga and Yamuna at the holy Sangam during the Kumbh, and how now that many discussions have been held, it is time for results, taking a pledge to stand for Ganga and Ganga’s rights. He urged all to become soldiers for Ganga and for our future generations, and that by protecting Ganga we protect all of the environment. Further, he stated that if the government is not able to find solutions to all the problems facing Ganga, the cause must be taken up by the public itself.
Shri Rajendra Singhji spoke about how even though the government has not always taken effective action to restore Ganga, he was happy to so many people coming together to stand for our holy and vital rivers. Singhji spoke how not only India’s great saints, soldiers, workers and people were coming together, but indeed how all of the world is coming together for Ganga.
Pujya Swami Harichetanandji praised the work of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Ganga Action Parivar, saying that in Pujya Swamiji has been found a modern-day Bhagirath to protect Ganga. He said that GAP has become an umbrella for all to serve under, and that seeing the work each day of what GAP is doing, everyone is inspired to join hands and help in whatever way they can.
Famed pioneer and leader of the Youth Revolution, Shri D.S.N. Subbarao gave an uplifting talk of how previously the song for social change was “Jai Hind” – Victory to India. Yet now, as the whole world is coming together for Ganga, we must sing “Jai Jagat” – Victory to the Universe. He then closed the conference by leading all the esteemed guests along with audience members in an inspirational musical moment as everyone sang together “Jai Jagat! Jai Jagat!
