A large function that drew thousands was conducted by Ganga Mahasabha in collaboration with Ganga Action on the well-known Assi Ghat in Varanasi entitled “Ek Sham Ma Ganga Ke Naam” (“A Night Dedicated to Mother Ganga”). Hindu saints and respected Muslim leaders such as H.H. Shankaracharya Swami Jayendra Saraswati, H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati (Founder of Ganga Action), Sant Shri Morari Bapu, Pujya Swami Gyanswaroopanand, Janab Maulana Kalbe Sadiq and Janab Maulana Fazlur Rahman, as well as eminent Ganga sevaks such as Justice Giridhar Malaviya and Advocate Arun Kumar and many other eminent environmentalists and activists participated in the event.
They inspired thousands to wake up and be the change, and collectively called for the Government of India to support this cause by promptly implementing a National Ganga River Basin Act to protect India’s National Identity and National River. The mere presence of these great inter-faith saints and leaders together sent out a strong message that Ganga is not only for Hindus but for everyone, as she gives unconditionally to all people.
