PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur in surprise visit to Delhi’s Gurudwara Rakabganj

In an unscheduled visit, PM Narendra Modi visited Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi on Sunday and paid tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur for his supreme sacrifice.

Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi recalled the vision of renowed Sikh guru for inclusive society. He tweeted in Punjabi which reads, “The life of Guru Teg Bahadur is a symbol of courage and kindness. On his martyrdom day, I pay homage to the great Guru Tegh Bahadur and remember his vision for a just and inclusive society.”

Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru, was born in 1621 and was martyred in 1675 in Delhi.

It is the special Kripa of the Guru Sahibs that we will mark the special occasion of the 400th Parkash Parv of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji during our Government’s tenure.

Let us mark this blessed occasion in a historic way and celebrate the ideals of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. pic.twitter.com/GBiWMyih6D

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 20, 2020

The mortal remains of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, were consigned to flames at Gurdwara Rakabganj.

The prime minister’s visit to one of the most popular gurudwaras among the devotees in the national capital assumes significance as it comes amid intense protests by farmers, especially from Punjab, against the three farm laws enacted by his government.

Modi has been at pains to explain the benefits of farm reforms and often assured farmers that the existing government mechanism to support them, including minimum support price and agriculture mandis, will continue.