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Indian Leaders Pay Tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur on His Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Modi and other officials honor the ninth Sikh Guru’s legacy of courage, sacrifice, and religious freedom on Parkash Purab.

Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy on his birth anniversary (photo:IANS)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Guru Tegh Bahadur on his birth anniversary, emphasizing his contributions to religious freedom and justice.
  • Guru Tegh Bahadur, known as 'Hind ki Chadar,' sacrificed his life in 1675 to protect Hindus from forced conversions under Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
  • The Guru's martyrdom remains a symbol of India's unity in diversity and a reminder of the importance of standing against oppression and injustice.
  • As the ninth Sikh Guru, he made significant contributions to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and championed the protection of self-culture and interfaith harmony.
  • The observance of Parkash Purab on April 18 highlights his enduring spiritual and moral legacy, which continues to inspire devotion and justice across generations.