Lucknow,

22 March (HS): On his Jyoti Jyoti Diwas, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath honoured Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj, the second Guru of the Sikh

faith. He characterized Guru Angad Dev Ji's teachings, commitment to service,

and discipline as inspiring to society. Guru Angad Dev Ji used Gurmukhi script

to come up with compilation of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's hymns. CM Yogi has stated

that the sacrifices of the Sikh Gurus are vital to Indian culture and religious

preservation. He has emphasized the necessity of incorporating the history of

the Sikh Gurus into national awareness, highlighting their role in safeguarding

the country's spiritual legacy.

In a

post on X, he stated, “Tributes to the great saint, the second Guru of the Sikh

faith, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj, on his birth anniversary. Spreading the

teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji Maharaj

made service and discipline the core values of his life. His teachings will

forever bind society together in unity and harmony.”

Uttar

Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath routinely celebrates Sikh history,

particularly Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and the

Sahibzade (sons of Guru Gobind Singh), highlighting their

sacrifices for humanity and national unity. On Veer Bal Diwas, he conducted

festivities in Lucknow that focused on the Four Sahibzade. His tributes

highlight the courage and spiritual importance of the Sikh faith, and he

frequently hosts Kirtan Samagam at his official house.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi