Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Leaders Hail Guru Tegh Bahadur's Sacrifice
Many important leaders spoke at a big event in Nanded, Maharashtra, to remember Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was very brave and sacrificed himself to protect people's religion.
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, talked about how Punjabis are always ready to help and be brave.
AP's Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, said Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice is important for everyone, not just Sikhs.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, said the gurus' sacrifices were for the whole country's culture and religion.
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, talked about how Guru Tegh Bahadur and Sant Namdev had similar teachings.
The event brought together many communities to remember the gurus' teachings and history.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke at the 'Hind Di Chadar' event in Nanded, Maharashtra, highlighting the sacrificial spirit of Punjabis.
AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan emphasized that Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice was for the protection of religion and humanity, not just Sikhs.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the gurus' sacrifices were for the country's people, culture, thought, and religion.
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar highlighted the similarities in the teachings of Sant Namdev and Guru Tegh Bahadur, asserting that both stood for religious freedom.
The event brought together nine communities and the Warkari community to celebrate the gurus' teachings and history.
- Who
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar
- What
- Addressed the 'Hind Di Chadar Shaheedi Samagam' event
- When
- January 24-25
- Where
- Nanded, Maharashtra
- Why
- To mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Event
- Hind Di Chadar Shaheedi Samagam
- Occasion
- 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Location
- Nanded, Maharashtra
- Expected Attendees
- 10 lakh devotees
- Key Speakers
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Sources
Sacrifice is in the DNA of our people: Punjab CM Mann
Mann calls for holy city status for Nanded Sahib, says will raise demand with Maharashtra govt
Sacrifice of gurus not only for Sikhs, but for country’s culture, people and religion: Fadnavis
AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan hails Guru Tegh Bahadur; cites attacks on minorities in neighbouring countries
Govt to take Guru Tegh Bahadur’s message of unity and sacrifice to every village in Maharashtra: Fadnavis
