PM, Naidu, Rahul pay homage to Guru Gobind Singh on his ‘Parkash Purab’

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NEW DELHI, JAN 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid homage to Guru Gobind Singh on his birth anniversary and said the 10th Sikh Guru’s life was devoted to creating a just and inclusive society.

“I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab. His was a life devoted to creating a just and inclusive society,” Modi said in a tweet on the occasion of the 354th birth anniversary of the Sikh Guru.

Guru Gobind Singh was unwavering when it came to upholding his principles, he said.

“We also recall his courage and sacrifices,” the prime minister said and tagged a video of his address in the past highlighting Guru Gobind Singh”s efforts for creating an inclusive society and his valour.

“The Guru Sahibs have a special Kripa on me that the 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji took place during the tenure of our Government. I recall the grand celebrations in Patna, where I also had the opportunity to go and pay my respects,” Modi said.

He also tweeted his messages in Punjabi.

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher.

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday extended greetings on the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, saying his name epitomises courage and compassion.

The Guru’s teachings are eternally relevant and will continue to inspire generations to come, the Vice-President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.

“My heartiest greetings on the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti today. Guru Ji”s name epitomises courage, compassion, and service of society,” Naidu said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid homage to Guru Gobind Singh on his birth anniversary and said the world is witnessing a live example of the 10th Sikh Guru’s teachings as farmers continue their “satyagraha”.

Paying tributes to the Sikh Guru on his 354th birth anniversary, Gandhi said his heroic life has taught “us the value of sacrifice in the fight for justice”.

“As our farmer brothers-sisters continue their Satyagraha, the world witnesses live example of his teachings,” the former Congress chief said in a tweet while extending his greetings to people on ”Prakash Utsav”.