Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 350th Shaheedi Samagam commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, paying homage to the ninth Sikh Guru as an enduring symbol of courage, sacrifice and social harmony.
In the heart of old Lucknow stands Yahiyaganj Gurudwara, a sacred space connected with the journeys of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj.
The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together spiritual reverence and national leadership on one platform.
In the spiritual and cultural heritage of India, if there is one personality whose presence hasremained steadfast, radiant, and immortal for centuries, it is Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Modi, who also released a special coin and commemorative stamp marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the revered ninth Sikh Guru, said, “New India neither fears nor stops, and it does not bend before terrorism.”
As the nation observes the 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Uttar Pradesh has taken a significant step to honour Sikh history by advancing the integrated tourism development of 'Guru Ka Tal Gurudwara' in Agra.
Gupta has said that the holiday will offer all the citizens an opportunity to pay homage to the revered Sikh Guru's unparalleled sacrifice, his spiritual guidance, and unwavering commitment to the protection of humanity.
The Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection and directed all departments concerned to complete tasks within stipulated timelines and with the highest standards of quality.
Mishra said that Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice was not for a single religion or community, but for all of humanity.
In this context, the Department of Art, Culture and Languages of the Delhi Government, along with the Punjabi Academy, organized the ‘Sarab Dharam Sammelan’ at the ICAR Convention Center, Pusa Campus, here today.
