Saini: Haryana govt commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom anniv on grand scale

Chandigarh: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state government, in collaboration with the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, is commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on a grand scale.

The aim is to disseminate the ninth Sikh Guru’s profound message of sacrifice, courage and devotion to the masses.

He added that Guru Tegh Bahadur made the supreme sacrifice for the protection of humanity, religion and the nation, an inspiring legacy that must be shared with future generations.

In an event connected with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the fourth holy ‘Nagar Kirtan Yatra’ commenced on Tuesday from Sadhaura in Yamunanagar district.

Saini offered ‘Ardaas’ before Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Diodi Sahib.

Describing Guru Tegh Bahadur as the world’s first great champion of human rights, the Chief Minister said that this fourth Nagar Kirtan Yatra, beginning from the sacred land of Sadhaura, will carry forward the Guru’s message of sacrifice, commitment to faith, and protection of religion to the masses.

He further informed that four sacred Nagar Kirtan Yatras have been organised across Haryana to mark the 350th martyrdom year, covering all districts of the state.

These Yatras will culminate in Kurukshetra on November 24. On November 25, a ‘maha samagam’ will take place in Kurukshetra on the 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest.

Saini appealed to devotees to visit the holy land of Kurukshetra with their families and become part of the event.

Saini said that under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, the Kartarpur Corridor has been constructed, enabling devotees to visit the sacred Gurudwara and offer their prayers.