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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ‘cruel’ and appreciated Guru Govind Singh for effectively dealing with the problems faced by Hindus under his rule.
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ‘cruel’ and appreciated Guru Govind Singh for effectively dealing with the problems faced by Hindus under his rule. He was speaking at a function held at Gurdwara Naka Hindola in Lucknow on the occasion of Baisakhi and ‘Khalsa Creation Day’.
Adityanath said, “On the one hand there was the ruler of cruel Aurangzeb, atrocities were at their peak. Through Jaziya Kar, he tried to make Hindus completely Muslims. Temples were being demolished and the honor of daughters and sisters was in danger. Adityanath said,” At that time, the 10th Guru, Guru, Guru Govind Singh, along with one lakh disciples, said, “At that time, Guru, Guru Govind Singh, with the country and religion, had effective problems with the country and religion. Set up and when he carried on this work forward, he named it Khalsa. He said that the purpose of establishing the Khalsa Panth was to awaken spiritual and cultural revival around the world.
The Chief Minister emphasized the courage and spiritual purity that defines Khalsa. He said that Guru Govind Singh ji’s mission was to make “special people of God” who work with the purity and unwavering resolve of the heart. He said, “His teachings remain a timeless inspiration not only for Sikhs but also for every Indian.”
Wherever the Sikh is, without any fear or hesitation, it increases
Highlighting the 325 -year journey of the Khalsa Panth, Adityanath praised the Sikh community for his indomitable bravery and devotion to protect the nation and its values during the most challenging time. Praising the unwavering spirit of the Sikhs, he said, “Wherever the Sikh is, without any fear or hesitation moves forward. So he is called a true meaning.” He expressed concern over the events of conversion in areas like Terai and Punjab and urged the society to consider and resolve the root causes of these incidents.
Adityanath also expressed concern over the migration of Sikh youth abroad from the Terai region and stressed the need to strengthen the region that was transformed into fertile land with the tireless efforts of the Sikh community in the malaria area. He urged the youth to take inspiration from the teachings of the gurus and move forward with courage and conviction.
Waiting for the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Adityanath announced that a grand ceremony is being planned in Uttar Pradesh. He urged the state’s gurudwara management committees to create a comprehensive program to celebrate the occasion with dignity and reverence.
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