Guru Tegh Bahadur stood like a rock against Aurangzeb's tyranny: PM Modi
India Today
PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
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 Guru Tegh Bahadur stood like a rock against Aurangzeb's tyranny, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur on Thursday.
"I am happy that today our country is moving forward with full devotion to 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 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."
He also said that India's progress is everyone's duty, adding, "India never posed a threat to any country or society. Even today we think about the welfare of the whole world."
PM Narendra 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.
