Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has publicly commended Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his stirring tribute to Guru Sri Teg Bahadur Ji on the occasion of his 350th shaheedi diwas. The remarks, delivered at a massive gathering in Navi Mumbai, resonate deeply with the BJP’s commitment to interfaith unity and national pride.
In a post on X, Jakhar stated that Shah’s address mirrors the collective ethos of Hindu society, the BJP, and the Narendra Modi-led central government. He called it a true expression of a grateful nation’s reverence for the Guru’s martyrdom, which protected the Hindu faith during a dark chapter of history.
Shah, addressing the devout audience, bowed to the Guru’s memory and credited PM Modi for elevating the commemoration to a national level. ‘This is India’s fortune,’ he said, before delving into the Guru’s heroic stand. Facing the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s campaign to convert Kashmiri Pandits, the Guru volunteered his life to defend their religious freedom.
‘If Guru Teg Bahadur had not sacrificed himself for Hindu dharma, no Hindus would remain in the world today,’ Shah asserted, drawing applause. He detailed how the Guru’s unyielding resolve halted the conversions, forging a lasting alliance with the Kashmiri community that persists globally.
Highlighting Sikhism’s foundational values—unity, fraternity, inclusiveness, and courage—Shah linked them to the eternal wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib. Jakhar’s endorsement amplifies this message, positioning the BJP as a bridge between communities in Punjab and beyond.
As political discourse often divides, such moments of shared heritage offer hope for cohesion, reminding us of sacrifices that shaped modern India.