President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur on the occasion of his Martyrdom Day, praising his sacrifice for protecting righteousness, humanity and truth. She said his teachings inspire people to follow the path of justice and work for unity and harmony in the country. Guru Tegh Bahadur, remembered as “Hind di Chadar,” sacrificed his life in 1675 to uphold the right to freedom of belief. His martyrdom holds a significant place in India’s socio-religious history, symbolising the protection of pluralism and the safeguarding of civil liberties.