PM Modi's Sikh connect: Sikh tradition is a living tradition of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’

New Delhi, Apr 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a Sikh delegation at his official residence on Apr 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his long association with the Sikh community. “Going to Gurudwaras, spending time in ‘sewa’, getting langar, staying at the homes of Sikh families has been a part of my life."

 

 

 

 

Among the delegation of people from different walks of life was Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.On the occasion, PM Modi recalled his long association with the Sikh community and said, “Going to Gurudwaras, spending time in ‘sewa’, getting langar, staying at the homes of Sikh families has been a part of my life. The feet of Sikh saints keep falling from time to time in the Prime Minister's residence here. I keep getting the good fortune of their company.”

 

 

 

 

 

PM Modi also recalled his visits to the places of Sikh heritage all over the world during his visits abroad. The Prime Minister also recalled how Guru Nanak Dev ji awakened the consciousness of the entire nation and bought the nation out of darkness. PM Modi said that the feet of Gurus sanctified this great land and inspired its people. He further added, "Sikh tradition is a living tradition of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’."

 

PM Modi expressed happiness on the good fortune of being associated with the landmark events like Guru Teg Bahadur’s 400th Prakash Purab, Guru Nanak Devji’s 550th Prakash Purab and Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 350th Prakash Purab. He also said that events like construction of Kartarpur Corridor, making langars tax free, FCRA permission for Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) and improving infrastructure and cleanliness around Gurudwaras have been done in the tenure of this govt.