Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Guru Tegh Bahadur’s courage and selfless service, calling him a spiritual torchbearer whose teachings inspire the nation.
• Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the Guru’s role in making Sikhism synonymous with the fight against injustice and oppression, praising his enduring legacy.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Guru Tegh Bahadur as an epitome of sacrifice and a symbol of India’s unity in diversity through his defense of religious freedom.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded the Guru’s ascetic life dedicated to protecting the nation and religion, calling him a guiding light for humanity.
• The Sikh Guru, known as 'Hind Di Chadar,' is revered for his 1675 martyrdom under Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, defending Hindus’ right to religious freedom.