Australian Sikh Games: Sikh Gurus emphasised role of physical health, spiritual growth, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sikh Gurus have emphasised the importance of physical health and spiritual growth, and guided India and the world with many eternal and timeless values.
His remarks came as he delivered a message or the at the 35th Australian Sikh Games.
PM Modi highlighted that the Sikh Gurus emphasized the need of bringing people from all walks of life together as a team to achieve progress.
"These concepts are also relevant in the world of sport where people come together to participate on an equal platform irrespective of their social background," PM Modi added.
The Sikh diaspora in Australia, which is taking part in the 35th Australian Sikh Games, which will be hosted on the Gold Coast in Brisbane, Australia, from April 7-9, praised the PM's gesture and described it as a great motivation for Indian youth in Australia.
The Australian Sikh community expressed strong interest in contributing to PM Modi's vision of a developed India and committed to work for India's development. The Indian diaspora has also shown faith in PM Modi's leadership.
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When asked about the Prime Minister's message for the games, Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) Convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu remarked,
"PM Modi's words served as a great motivation for the participants, especially the youth. In his message, PM Modi has termed the games as an important platform for the Indian diaspora to connect them with their own culture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always shown special affection and respect for Sikh Gurus and Community."
"During the last 9 years in tenure as Prime Minister of India, Modi has carried out number of historical initiatives such as the opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor after a wait of 7 decades, ensuring justice for 1984 anti-sikh riot victims after 3 decades, the inauguration of Hemkund Sahib Ropeway project, grandeur celebrations of Gurupurabs and others".
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- ANI
