Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a state-level function organized in Kurukshetra of Haryana to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Hind Di Chadar.
He paid obeisance to Sri Guru Granth Sahib and later visited the exhibition organized to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Mr Modi also released a special coin and commemorative stamp marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of the revered Guru.
Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee President Jagdish Singh Jhinda were also present on the occasion. To honour the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Central Government is observing a year-long commemoration.
Mr Modi said, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji also considered the protection of truth, justice, and faith as his duty, and protected this duty by sacrificing his life. He said, personalities like Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are rare in history, and their life, sacrifice and character are a great source of inspiration.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said, personalities like Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur are rare in history and his life, sacrifice and character is a great source of inspiration for all. He said Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur did not compromise on religion and principles and did not bow his head before oppression.
Mr. Modi said, the present-day India embodies the sacrifices and dedication of great men like Guru Ji and the traditions of our Gurus are the foundation of our nation’s character, culture, and core values.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Panchjanya Memorial’ built in honor of the sacred conch of Lord Krishna in Jyotisar. He also visited the Experience Centre in Jyotisar where the world received the knowledge of the Gita, the sacred site of Kurukshetra. The Prime Minister said the knowledge contained in the Gita contains solutions to every human problem.
