PUNJAB ASSEMBLY REMEMBERS MATA GUJRI JI, BABA JIVAN SINGH JI, BABA SANGAT SINGH JI, DIWAN TODAR MAL JI, AND OTHER MARTYRS, THESE SUPREME SACRIFICES TEACH US NEVER TO BOW BEFORE OPPRESSION & TO STAND FIRM FOR OUR PRINCIPLES, EVEN AT COST OF OUR LIVES, MANN, PUNJAB GOVT FULFILLED ITS DUTY BY MAKING ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS TO COMMEMORATE 350TH SHAHEEDI DIWAS OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI & DURING SHAHEEDI SABHA:CM BHAGWANT SINGH MANN
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During a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, the House paid homage to the unparalleled ‘Shaheedi’ (martyrdom) of the four Sahibzadas, reaffirming Punjab’s legacy of resistance to tyranny. Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Assembly paid tributes to Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, and also remembered Mata Gujri Ji, Baba Jivan Singh Ji, Baba Sangat Singh Ji and Diwan Todar Mal Ji.
(MOREPIC1) The Chief Minister said these supreme sacrifices teach society never to bow before oppression and to stand firm for principles, while noting that the Punjab Government had duly commemorated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with full dignity and preparation.
Participating in the discussion during the 11th (special) session of the state assembly, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the great sacrifices of the Sahibzadas hold a unique place in the history of the entire humanity. “Though the Sahibzadas were martyred at a very young age, their supreme sacrifice inspires us even today to not bow before injustice or oppression of the tyrannical rulers. These sacrifices will forever motivate our future generations to stand firm against tyranny, oppression and injustice,” he noted.
The Chief Minister said that standing by the principles is the toughest test of any individual adding that walking on thorns is much easier than walking on the values and ideologies. “However, the Sahibzadas chose the path of righteousness and set an example in history, giving us the message to uphold these ideals even in hostile circumstances to preserve human freedom. The younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji were confined in the ‘Thanda Burj’ during the spine-chilling month of Poh, but then also they stood by the principles taught by their parents and grandparents, which is unparalleled in entire world history,” he pointed out.
He said that even though this tragic martyrdom took place more than three centuries ago, its pain and anguish is still felt deeply today. “After the family of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji got separated several iconic warriors like Baba Jivan Singh Ji, Baba Sangat Singh Ji, Diwan Todar Mal Ji, Baba Moti Ram Mehra and others made immense contributions in the Sikh history in their own ways,” he added.
Paying homage to them, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the entire humanity will always remain indebted to those brave and courageous souls who raised their voices against tyranny.
Speaking about the arrangements for the lakhs of devotees arriving from around the world during the Shaheedi Sabha, the Chief Minister shared that extensive measures were taken for health facilities, transportation, sanitation, and security so that no devotee faces any inconvenience. “E-rickshaws and buses were arranged for the pilgrims, along with proper security arrangements to facilitate the devotees. In November this year, the 350th Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom anniversary) of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, was observed with great devotion and respect at Sri Anandpur Sahib adding that elaborate arrangements were also made to mark this occasion,” he concluded.