Muzaffarnagar (UP), June 11 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, said that saints have always guided society towards unity and harmony, a path that could have prevented incidents like Kairana and Kandhla.

While addressing a large gathering at the Sant Samagam in Shuktirtha, Muzaffarnagar, the CM described Sant Swami Gyan Bhikshuk Das Ji Maharaj as a divine soul who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Satguru Ravidas Ji Maharaj.

The event was held on the occasion of the 65th death anniversary of Sant Swami Gyan Bhikshuk Das Ji Maharaj and in memory of Satguru Samandas Ji Maharaj.

The CM recalled how, during the medieval period when India was under foreign rule and its culture was being trampled, "Satguru Ravidas ...