Nanak’s thoughts inspiring welfare march, says PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Continuing to offer obeisance to Sikh Gurus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the 553rd birth anniversary celebration of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji at the residence of Iqbal Singh Lalpura, chairperson of National Commission for Minorities.
“The teachings of Sikh Gurus and the life of Guru Nanak are like a beacon of light showing the way to the world which is passing through a difficult phase,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister said that inspired by Guru Nanak Dev’s thoughts, the country is moving ahead with the spirit of the welfare of 130 crore Indians.
Modi also listed the efforts made by his government for Sikhs and for preserving Sikh heritage.
“We made efforts to pave the way for citizenship to Sikh and Hindu families that were victims of Partition by bringing the CAA law,” Modi said. Recently in Gujarat by giving citizenship to Sikh families facing persecution abroad, they have been assured that Sikhs may be anywhere, but India is their home, he said. The PM also participated at a prayer meeting held on the occasion. Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and John Barla also attended the function.