Archive · 26 Nov 2025
PM Modi Honors Guru Tegh Bahadur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kurukshetra in Haryana to honor the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
He paid tribute to the Guru's sacrifice for protecting religious freedom and humanity.
Modi also inaugurated 'Panchjanya', a conch in honor of Lord Krishna, and visited the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra.
He released a commemorative coin and stamp to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the Guru's teachings and the government's efforts to combat drug addiction.
The visit coincided with the International Gita Mahotsav, and Modi performed darshan and pooja at the Brahma Sarovar, one of India's holiest pilgrimage sites.
Modi also highlighted Operation Sindoor as an example of India's strength and resolve against terrorism, showing that India neither fears nor bows before terrorism.
He recalled the remarkable confluence of India’s heritage, mentioning his visit to the Ram temple in Ayodhya earlier in the day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Modi inaugurated 'Panchjanya', a conch in honor of Lord Krishna, and visited the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra.
He released a commemorative coin and stamp to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy and sacrifice.
The Prime Minister emphasized the Guru's teachings and the government's efforts to combat drug addiction.
The visit coincided with the International Gita Mahotsav, and Modi performed darshan and pooja at the Brahma Sarovar.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
- What
- Commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- When
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- Where
- Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Why
- To honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice for religious freedom and humanity
Government and Supporters
Critics and Opposition
Operation Sindoor
Government and Supporters
Operation Sindoor demonstrates India's strength and resolve against terrorism, showing that India neither fears nor bows before terrorism.
Critics and Opposition
Critics may argue that such operations escalate tensions and do not necessarily lead to long-term peace.
Drug Addiction
Government and Supporters
The government is making efforts to combat drug addiction, and Guru Tegh Bahadur's teachings are an inspiration in this fight.
Critics and Opposition
Critics may argue that the government's efforts are insufficient and more needs to be done to address the root causes of drug addiction.
- Event
- 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Location
- Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Participants
- PM Narendra Modi, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Rao Inderjit Singh, and Krishna Pal
- Significance
- Honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice for religious freedom and humanity
- Security
- High alert with multi-layered arrangements
- Other Events
- International Gita Mahotsav, Maha Aarti, Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra visit, sand art show
- Tribute
- Commemorative coin and stamp released
Sources
PM Modi inaugurates sacred conch of Lord Krishna in Kurukshetra
PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur on 350th martyrdom anniversary
Delhi CM flags off ‘Hind Ki Chadar’ procession on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom day
We seek peace, but we do not compromise on our security: PM Modi in Kurukshetra
Timeless message of Gita remains relevant globally even today: PM Modi at Kurukshetra
"India Will Never Allow Borders To Be Compromised": PM Modi Praises Op Sindoor
'New India neither fears nor bows down to terrorism': PM Modi speaks about Operation Sindoor
