Haryana News: CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Youth to Embrace Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Ideals for Nation Building

Marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini virtually inaugurated state-wide essay and story narration competitions titled "Suno Kahani Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki" from the Haryana Secretariat today.

Paying homage to the ninth Sikh Guru, CM Saini lauded Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's unparalleled courage, sacrifice, and supreme martyrdom, calling his life an eternal beacon of truth, bravery, and humanity. "Guru Sahib's legacy is a guiding light for generations. His teachings inspire us to uphold justice, equality, and compassion," said the Chief Minister.

The virtual event witnessed participation from schools across Haryana. Senior officials including Chief Principal Secretary to CM Shri Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary (Higher Education) Shri Vineet Garg, DG of Information and Public Relations Shri K.M. Pandurang, Additional Director (Administration) Smt. Varsha Khangwal, and OSD to CM Shri Prabhleen Singh were present.

During the interaction, CM Saini engaged with students, encouraging them to draw inspiration from Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's life. Four students presented Saakhi Vachan, sharing powerful anecdotes from the Guru's life that highlighted his moral strength and spiritual wisdom.

Congratulating students, teachers, and parents, the Chief Minister emphasized that the competitions aim to instill values of sacrifice and service among the youth. He noted that from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, every Guru has left a spiritual imprint on Haryana's soil, and their teachings continue to resonate deeply with its people.

"More than 3.5 lakh students are participating in this initiative - a testament to the growing reverence for our Gurus among the younger generation," he added. CM Saini urged students to embody the principles of tolerance, justice, and equality in their lives. He also encouraged the tech-savvy generation to use social media and digital platforms to spread messages of humanity, compassion, and brotherhood - calling it the truest tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Strengthening the Nation Through Values

In his closing remarks, the Chief Minister called upon all citizens - students, educators, and families - to contribute to nation-building through their actions and ideals. "This is not just a competition; it is a movement to awaken the spirit of service and unity among our youth," he said.