PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Red Fort is where the religious leader was beheaded by Aurangzeb.
400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
PM Modi was speaking from the Red Fort as part of the 400th birth anniversary of the ninth Sikh guru. This Red Fort is a witness that Guru Tegh Bahadur stood like a rock against Aurangzeb’s tyranny, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This Red Fort has been a witness to many important periods.
This fort has also seen the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and has also tested the courage of those who died for the country: PM @narendramodi
#400yearsGuruParv #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/4Mjq2i3xKn
— Kamlesh Uniyal (@kamleshuniyal1) April 22, 2022
“In front of Aurangzeb’s tyrannical thinking, Guru Tegh Bahadur became ‘Hind di Chadar’ and stood like a rock. This Red Fort is a witness that even though Aurangzeb severed many heads, but could not shake our faith. The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur has inspired many generations of India to live and die to protect the dignity of their culture, for its honor and respect,” he said.
PM Modi also said that the government took steps to evacuate copies of the Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over.
WATCH: PM @NarendraModi addresses 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Red Fort
"Govt of India left no stone unturned to not only bring copies of Guru Granth Sahib but also to rescue our Sikh brothers from crisis-hit Afghanistan," the PM says. pic.twitter.com/fedAKOgRtI
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) April 21, 2022
“Our government is making continuous efforts to link the holy places of pilgrimage connected to Sikh tradition,” PM Modi said.
‘India still stands immortal’
The Prime Minister also said that India has never posed a threat to any country or society and it thinks for the welfare of the entire world even today amid global conflicts, claiming that the country is following the ideals of Sikh gurus.
“Big powers have disappeared, big storms have calmed down, but India still stands immortal and is moving ahead.
WATCH: PM @NarendraModi at 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Red Fort: "Every corner of India has been illuminated by influence & knowledge of our Gurus. Guru Nanak united the entire country in a thread." pic.twitter.com/gS7Nb7qlZp
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) April 21, 2022
“I am happy that today our country is moving forward with full devotion to the ideals of our gurus. On this honorable occasion, I bow at the feet of all ten gurus. Hearty congratulations to all of you on the occasion of Prakash Parv,” PM Modi said.
He added, “Guru Nanak Dev Ji united the whole country in one thread. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s followers were everywhere. Patna Sahib in Patna and Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi, we see ‘Ek Bharat’ everywhere in the form of Guru’s wisdom and blessings.”
WATCH: "India is not just a piece of land, but it carries our great traditions and heritage," said PM @NarendraModi at the 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Red Fort. pic.twitter.com/Ki8AmPAiVJ
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) April 21, 2022
PM Modi also announced that Veer Bal Diwas will be celebrated on December 26. “Last year itself, our government decided to celebrate Veer Bal Diwas on December 26 in memory of the great sacrifice of Sahibzadas,” the PM said, adding that the government is also making continuous efforts to connect the pilgrimages of Sikh tradition.
The prime minister also released a memorial coin and postage stamp to mark the occasion.
PM @narendramodi Ji released a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion of 400th Parkash Purab celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi.#400PrakashPurab #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/8dOqh5OpuY
— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) April 21, 2022
