PM Modi invokes Guru Tegh Bahadur, makes fresh self-reliant push: Highlights

PM Modi Red Fort Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Updated on: Apr 21, 2022, 22:06:11 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur on the 400th Parkash Purab, a mega outreach to the Sikh community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Red Fort.  (PTI)

"I am happy that today our country is moving forward with full devotion on the ideals of our gurus. On this virtuous occasion, I bow at the feet of all ten gurus. Hearty congratulations to all of you on the occasion of Parkash Purab," the prime minister said during his speech at the Red Fort

“Guru Tegh Bahadur stood against Aurangzeb. The Red Fort is witness to Aurangzeb's atrocities. The Guru's sacrifice protected our values,” he added.

In his fresh Aatmanirbhar Bharat push, PM Modi also invoked the inauguration of WHO Global Medical Centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar. The prime minister said that India will promote traditional medicine across the world.

“We need to create a new India whose capabilities will draw attention of the global world. I have full faith that India will reach its glory with the blessings of the gurus. India's progress is everyone's duty,” the prime minister said.

“We will have a new India on the 100th year of independence,” he added, concluding his speech with ‘Wahe Guruji Da Khalsa’ warcry.

Earlier, PM Modi paid tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his arrival at the Red Fort. He attended the religious event being organised by the Centre and the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee. The prime minister also released a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion.

The programme is focused on highlighting the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life to protect religion and human values, ideals and principles in world history.

His death anniversary is commemorated as Shaheedi Divas every year on November 24. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in Delhi are associated with his sacred sacrifice.

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