Varanasi: The Varuna Branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad’s Kashi Prant secured first place in the provincial round of the National Group Singing Competition 2026, held at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Babatpur Campus, Varanasi.
The winning team, representing Sant Atulanand Residential Academy, Holapur, impressed the audience with its musical coordination, harmonious performance and patriotic spirit. A total of 19 branch teams participated in the competition, celebrating Indian culture, national consciousness and the spirit of collective effort through music.
With this achievement, the Varuna Branch team will now represent Kashi Prant at the upcoming regional-level group singing competition. The victory reflects the students’ dedication, discipline, teamwork and commitment to musical excellence.
The competition aims to connect students with India’s cultural heritage while fostering patriotism, confidence and a sense of unity among young participants.
National, regional and provincial office-bearers of Bharat Vikas Parishad, along with representatives and members of various branches, attended the programme and encouraged the participating teams.
Representing the Varuna Branch at the event were Ramesh Lalwani, Dr Shipra Dhar, Sudeep Tandon, Vivek Sood, Om Prakash Yadav, Dinesh Jaiswal, Neetu Singh, Nidhi Singh and Jaipal Singh.
The team’s success has raised expectations for its performance at the regional competition, where it will carry forward the pride of Kashi Prant.
