Mann, Kejriwal participate in kirtan darbar

Chandigarh: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday participated in a kirtan darbar organised at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi by the Punjab govt as part of a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.Addressing a gathering, Kejriwal said Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in Delhi in 1675 and was remembered across the world as the first person who sacrificed his life for the protection of human rights.Kejriwal said the pages of world history were filled with events of austerity, restraint, bravery, sacrifice, and service, yet the sacrifice of the Guru Ji for religious freedom and human dignity opened a new chapter unparalleled in human history.CM Mann said the Punjabis inherited their spirit of resistance against oppression, tyranny, and injustice from Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh.He said the 10th master of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, sacrificed his entire family for the honour of the faith – an unparalleled example in world history.Mann said to commemorate Guru Sahib's martyrdom day, the Punjab govt was organising events across various states. He said the events began on Saturday at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib. A kirtan darbar was also held at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, he added.The CM said from Nov 1 to 18, light-and-sound shows would be held across all the 23 districts of Punjab, showcasing the life and philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.MSID:: 124809644 413 |