In a message on X, Shah said,"On the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Guru of Sikhism, 'Hind Ki Chadar' Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, I pay my respects and homage to him. "He fought for the Kashmiri Pandits, challenged the tyrannical Mughals, and sacrificed everything for the sake of faith."
In a single lifetime, he pursued spiritual practices, conducted divine congregations, and also protected his own culture and faith from cruel invaders, the home minister said.
"Remembering the saga of Guru Sahib's sacrifice, filled with valour, restraint, sacrifice, and devotion, fills the heart with pride and a resolve for national defence," Shah said.
The government is observing a year-long commemoration to honour the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has declared November 25 a public holiday to allow citizens to participate in the commemorative programmes
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