Haryana leads nation in honouring the 350th martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

Haryana commemorated the lasting legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, at a historic ceremony marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas at Jyotisar, Kurukshetra.

The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together spiritual reverence and national leadership on one platform.

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Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of major initiatives dedicated to the legacy of the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The chief minister and various state departments have made tireless efforts with the active participation of lakhs of citizens, students, scholars, and organizations, making Haryana a unique example of communal harmony and respect for Sri Guru Sahib’s values of sacrifice, freedom, and universal brotherhood.

From educational programmes and blood-donation drives to State-level yatras, sand-art shows, seminars, light & sound shows and monumental government announcements, the month-long commemorative campaign has reflected the State’s commitment to preserving Sikh heritage in a meaningful way.

The highlight of the grand commemoration day marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was releasing ‘a postal stamp and commemorative coin’ dedicated to Sri Guru Sahib Ji and unveiling a beautifully curated ‘Coffee Table Book on Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’ by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, serving as lasting historical documents for future generations.

A resolution dedicated to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji was presented at the Vidhan Sabha. This act has set the tone for the upcoming initiatives by formally recognizing Sri Guru Sahib Ji’s unparalleled contribution to protecting religious freedom and human rights.

Haryana has witnessed an unprecedented and deeply reverential series of state-wide initiatives dedicated to the life, legacy, and supreme martyrdom of Hind Di Chadar, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.

To inspire young minds and inculcate an understanding of Guru Sahib Ji’s teachings, the State organized a massive essay-writing competition across government and non-government schools. As many as 3.5 lakh students participated, composing essays in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Sanskrit. This multilingual approach ensured maximum inclusion and helped students engage deeply with Sri Guru Sahib’s legacy.

It’s pertinent to note here that during his tenure as Chief Minister beginning in 2014, Manohar Lal consistently took steps to bring the Sikh community into the fold by participating in major Sikh religious events, promoting heritage sites, and supporting institutions linked to Sikh history. His approach has been characterised not just by celebration but by sincere public service, development efforts, and institutional support.

This tradition has been carried forward wholeheartedly by the incumbent Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, who has ensured that the initiatives reflect continuity, respect, and growth in the state’s relationship with the Sikh community, concluded a statement issued by the Government.