CHIEF MINISTER ATTENDS 9TH VISHAL KIRTAN SAMAGAM ON THE PRAKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU AMAR DAS JI IN LUDHIANA, CENTRE AND HARYANA GOVERNMENT CONTINUOUSLY WORKING FOR PRESERVATION OF SIKH HERITAGE AND TEACHINGS: CM. CM ANNOUNCES GRANT OF RS 5 LAKH AS ‘SEVA’ TO THE GURDWARA MANAGEMENT
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Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the life of the Third Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Amar Das Ji, is a shining beacon for humanity that will continue to guide generations on the path of sacrifice, devotion, service and equality. He said Guru Ji strongly opposed social discrimination, caste divisions and outdated customs, and gave the timeless message of “Pehle Pangat, Pachhe Sangat”, which remains a foundation of social harmony and equality.
The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering at the 9th Vishal Kirtan Samagam organized on the occasion of the sacred Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji near Amarpura Chowk in Ludhiana.
The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Guru Amar Das Seva Society, Shri Sukhmani Seva Society and Guru Amar Das Gurudwara & Dharamshala Charitable Trust for organizing the event. He said the organizers had brought society together through the values of unity, service and remembrance of the Divine. He also paid his respects to the saints and ragi jathas whose presence enhanced the dignity of the gathering.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced a grant of ₹5 lakh as a gesture of ‘seva’ for the Gurdwara management. He also assured the management of full government support for any future developmental works.
He said the soulful kirtan being performed by the ragi jathas on the historic and sacred land of Ludhiana was spiritually uplifting for the devotees.
Highlighting the life and teachings of Guru Amar Das Ji, the Chief Minister said that Guru Ji spent more than 60 years as a humble devotee before ascending to the Guruship. Thereafter, he launched a major movement for social reform. Even Emperor Akbar was asked to sit in the common langar and dine with ordinary people before meeting Guru Ji, sending a revolutionary message against caste discrimination and social divisions.
The Chief Minister said Guru Amar Das Ji made an unparalleled contribution to social reform and women’s empowerment. He strongly opposed the inhuman practice of sati, supported widow remarriage and encouraged women to reject the purdah system.
He said modern society is increasingly chasing material comforts while facing growing mental stress, conflict and jealousy. In such times, the teachings of Guru Amar Das Ji provide the right direction. The sacred verses of Anand Sahib guide humanity towards true happiness and inner peace.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana and Punjab are not merely neighboring states geographically; they are united by a common spiritual heritage, culture and historical legacy. The sacred footprints of the Sikh Gurus are also deeply embedded in the soil of Haryana.
He emphasized that the government’s respect for the Sikh community is reflected not only in words but also in concrete actions. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, unprecedented efforts have been made to preserve and promote India’s religious and cultural heritage. Under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the Government of India has approved the development of the heritage circuit comprising Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Khatkar Kalan, Kalanaur and Patiala.
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Modi participated in the state-level commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Jyotisar and paid tribute to Guru Sahib ji. The Prime Minister also released commemorative coins, postage stamps and a coffee table book dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. In 2019, he inaugurated the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Dera Baba Nanak. A special air service between Amritsar and Nanded was also launched for pilgrims.
He further said that Prime Minister Modi declared the martyrdom day of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, as “Veer Bal Diwas”, which is now observed across the country every year on 26 December with great reverence.
The Chief Minister said the Haryana Government has decided to develop a forest in the name of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Kalesar in Yamunanagar and has also constructed a memorial gate in his memory. Referring to the victims of the 1984 riots, he said the government has provided employment to one member of each of the 121 affected families who lost a family member in the violence. During the Veer Bal Diwas programme in Panchkula, Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally handed over appointment letters to members of these families.
He informed that a Chair on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji has been established at Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, to promote research on his life and teachings. He also highlighted that around nine acres of land associated with the historic Gurdwara Chilla Sahib in Sirsa was transferred in the name of the Gurdwara without any cost, and the relevant documents were formally handed over in the presence of the sangat.
The Chief Minister said that the Government Polytechnic College, Ambala has been renamed after Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, while the Tohana–Jind–Dhamtan Sahib Road has been renamed Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg. The upcoming medical college in Yamunanagar has also been named after Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. A college in Assandh has been named after Baba Fateh Singh Ji, and a VLDA College has been established at Lakhan Majra in the name of Mata Gujri Ji. A memorial dedicated to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur is also being developed at Lohgarh in Yamunanagar.
Keeping in view the faith and devotion of the Sikh community, the Haryana Government has launched the Swarna Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Yojana to provide financial assistance to pilgrims visiting Sri Hazur Sahib, Sri Nankana Sahib, Sri Hemkund Sahib and Sri Patna Sahib. Two special trains have also been operated from Kurukshetra and Sirsa to Hazur Sahib, Nanded.
The Chief Minister said the government remains committed to spreading the teachings and principles of the Sikh Gurus among the masses.
The Chief Minister further assured that he would take up the matter of shifting the poles located near the Gurdwara with the Power Department to facilitate the convenience and safety of devotees.
BJP State Vic-President Dr. Subhash Sharma, BJP leader Gurdeep Singh Neetu and other senior leaders and dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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