PM Modi releases commemorative coin and stamp honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur ji in Kurukshetra
'Guru Tegh Bahadur ji considered the protection of truth, justice and faith as his dharma and laid down his life for it... Our government will continue to serve 'Guru Parampara' in the same spirit,” said PM Modi
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji by releasing a special commemorative coin and postal stamp. The event, held at the sacred land of Kurukshetra, also saw the inauguration of the newly constructed ‘Panchjanya’ memorial, symbolising Lord Krishna’s divine conch from the Mahabharata era.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji stood for truth, justice and religious freedom, sacrificing his life to protect these ideals. “Guru Tegh Bahadur ji considered the protection of truth, justice and faith as his dharma and laid down his life for it. Our government will continue to serve 'Guru Parampara' in the same spirit,” he said.
Referring to Kurukshetra as an important centre of Sikh and Sanatan heritage, the Prime Minister shared that the day was spiritually significant for him. “Earlier today, I was in Ayodhya, the land of Ramayana, and now I bow to the divine soil of Kurukshetra where Lord Krishna delivered the message of the Bhagavad Gita.”
Drawing parallels with modern India’s stance on national security, the Prime Minister also spoke about Operation Sindoor. “We want peace, but we do not compromise on our security. The May strikes are the biggest example. The world has seen that the new India neither fears nor bows down to terrorism,” he said.
PM Modi also inaugurated the newly built Panchjanya Smarak and visited the Mahabharata Experience Centre at Jyotisar. The centre, constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 206 crore, is designed to present the teachings of the Gita and the Mahabharata using state-of-the-art technology. The Panchjanya conch installed at the site symbolises purity, righteousness and the triumph of dharma. It features 18 engraved verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh , Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, former Chief Minister and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal accompanied the Prime Minister. All leaders were seen wearing saffron and yellow rumalas as a mark of reverence.
PM Modi concluded his speech by seeking blessings from the Sikh community and reaffirming the government's commitment to cultural preservation and spiritual legacy.