Sri Anandpur Sahib: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took the blessings of the almighty for starting of Sri Akhand Path sahib at Gurdwara Baba Budha Dal Chouni, with puran Sikh maryada as part of commemorative events to mark 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that they have taken the blessings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji for smooth organization and culmination of the events being organized by the state government to observe the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. They said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji was a lighthouse of peace and tranquility for the entire mankind adding that they were duty bound to follow these high ideals propagated by our great Sikh gurus. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji was a repository of universal brotherhood, secularism and socialism to guide the destiny of mankind.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that the state government is following Sri Guru Granth sahib ji true in letter and spirit for the enlightenment and uplift of the residents of the state. They said that taking inspiration from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji the state government is organizing these mega events to observe 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the people to follow the high ideals of secularism, humanism and spirit of self sacrifice as preached and practiced by ‘Hind Di Chaadar’ – Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that they were fortunate to have got the opportunity to organize these events as Guru Ji had laid down his life to protect the right of freedom to worship and preserve human and secular values. He said that Guru ji’s supreme sacrifice is unique and unparalleled in the history of mankind and symbolized the crusade against tyranny and oppression. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the bani of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Sri Guru Granth Sahib preaches oneness of mankind, universal brotherhood, valour, righteousness and compassion.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that the real homage to the great Guru is to follow their teachings in true spirit and re-dedicate ourselves to serve society especially the poor and downtrodden with dedication and missionary zeal rising above the petty considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. They appealed to the people to observe this sacred occasion by displaying the spirit of harmony and social cohesion to strengthen the unity and integrity of our Country. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon the people to participate in the functions being organized by the state government in Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23-25.
