New Delhi, May 6th, 2026 : In a significant milestone for the preservation of India’s riverine heritage, Shri Bajrang Lal Bagra Ji, the Central General Secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has graciously extended his blessings, support, and consent to attend the upcoming International Festival of Rivers (IFOR) Global Conclave.
Scheduled for May 16th, 2026, at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, this conclave represents a vital intersection of environmental restoration and cultural resurgence.
The formal invitation was presented during a high-level visit to the Central Office of the VHP. The delegation included Captain Praveen Kumar, a renowned international marathon runner, Sunita Godara and environmental visionary, Anurag Kulshrestha. Representing the Sanatani Ganga Foundation (SGF), the team sought Shri Bagra Ji’s profound guidance and spiritual patronage for the event.
A Shared Vision for National Consciousness
Shri Bagra Ji’s affectionate encouragement and inspiring support have significantly strengthened the collective resolve of the IFOR organizing committee. His work within the VHP aligns seamlessly with the IFOR mission to “Unite, Restore, and Celebrate”. Key pillars of this alignment include:
Cultural Restoration: Protecting the “River-Civilization” identity that has nurtured the Indian subcontinent for millennia.
Spiritual Stewardship: Recognizing rivers not just as water bodies, but as sacred lifelines of Sanatan culture.
Community Mobilization: Transforming river conservation into a true Jan Andolan (People’s Movement) rooted in national consciousness.
The Road to May 16th
Following the monumental success of the 2,000 KM Gangjyot Marathon and Skating initiative, the presence of such an esteemed leader at the New Delhi Conclave adds immense weight to the cause. His wisdom will guide global delegates, including representatives from Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Cambodia, and Indonesia on how to integrate ancient traditional values with modern conservation efforts.
The IFOR Conclave 2026 is poised to be a landmark event, proving that when society, spiritual leadership, and environmentalists unite, the path toward a sustainable and culturally vibrant future for our rivers becomes a reality.
