Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib in Gujarat's Kutch via video conferencing on Saturday. While addressing
the crowd, PM commemorated the sacrifices, penance and courage of Sikh Gurus and paid tribute to Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Tej Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh and other historic Sikh leaders.
On Saturday, Mr Modi remarked that it is necessary to ensure that no one is able to harm the country's unity and safety. "The dangers against which the Gurus cautioned the people
still exist today, and it is vital for everyone to be cautious and ensure that the country remains secure."
PM Modi's address to the Sikh community came two days after a blast at the district court complex in Ludhiana, Punjab. According to reports, pro-Khalistani groups and drug mafia are
said to be behind the explosion that killed one and injured four others
"It is our responsibility to ensure that no one harms the country's unity during this critical time. We must all work together to realise the dreams for which our Gurus lived and
gave their lives. For all of us, unity is essential "he stated
"Efforts were made at every level to ensure that Guru Nanak Dev Ji's message reached the entire world with new energy. Our administration opened the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor,"
PM Modi remarked.
"Sikh Gurus have made a significant contribution not just to society and spirituality, but also to nation-building activities, contributing their wisdom to fleshing out the modern idea
of India, and ensuring the nation's Indic faiths and integrity were protected from foreign invaders," Mr Modi added.
"The valour with which our Sikh brothers and sisters battled for the country's independence, our freedom struggle, that land of Jallianwala Bagh, is still a witness to those sacrifices,"
Prime Minister Modi remarked.
Every year, from the 23rd to the 25th of December, the Sikh Sangat of Gujarat commemorates Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib. In the course of his travels, Guru
Nanak Dev stayed in Lakhpat. His relics may be found at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib, including wooden footwear and a palkhi (cradle), as well as manuscripts and Gurmukhi scripts.