Updated: December 20, 2020 9:59:47 am
The prime minister’s visit to one of Delhi’s most popular gurudwaras comes amid intense protests by farmers, especially from Punjab, against the three agricultural laws. (Twitter / Narendra Modi)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a surprise visit to Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi on Sunday and paid tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur for his supreme sacrifice.
The prime minister’s visit to one of Delhi’s most popular gurudwaras comes amid intense protests by farmers, especially from Punjab, against the three agricultural laws.
During Modi’s visit, no police barriers or traffic barriers were put up to restrict the movement of ordinary people, said official sources, news agency. PTI reported.
Some more glimpses of Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. pic.twitter.com/ihCbx57RXD
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 20, 2020
“This morning, I prayed at the historic Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, where the pious body of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was cremated. I felt extremely blessed. I, like millions of people around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindness of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, ”he tweeted after the visit.
On Saturday the anniversary of the death of Guru Tegh Bahadur was celebrated. The mortal remains of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, were consigned to the flames at Gurdwara Rakabganj. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life epitomized courage and compassion. In his Shaheedi Diwas, I bow to the great Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and recall his vision of a just and inclusive society, ”Modi tweeted on Saturday.
Today’s farmers’ protest entered on the 22nd. Farmers will observe ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’ across the country today to pay tribute to the farmers who lost their lives during the ongoing upheaval.
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