Chandigarh, January 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday paid obeisance at the historic Gurudwara Charan Kanwal Sahib in Machhiwara, Ludhiana, during his visit to Punjab. Bowing his head at the revered shrine, the Chief Minister sought blessings and described the visit as a moment of pride and spiritual fulfilment.
Interacting with the media, Saini said the gurudwara holds immense historical and spiritual significance, as it is the sacred place where the tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, undertook intense penance and imparted lessons of faith, courage and humanity to society and the nation. He said visiting such a holy site made him feel deeply honoured.
The Chief Minister said the Sikh Gurus consistently struggled for the welfare of society and the nation and made supreme sacrifices for the greater good. He stressed that the country must progress by imbibing their teachings and following the path shown by them. Referring to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, he said it was a privilege to visit the gurudwara where the Guru had stayed and guided society during a critical phase of history.
Replying to a question, Saini said that without the sacrifices of the Gurus, the nation’s history would have been entirely different. He said their struggle and sacrifices were not for any one section, but for society as a whole and for the entire country. He added that people must internalise their teachings and move forward in that spirit, noting that he had been fortunate to visit the sacred land of the Gurus on several occasions.
On another query, the Chief Minister criticised certain political leaders for making irresponsible statements for political gain. Without naming anyone, he said using inappropriate language or making insensitive remarks about the Gurus was condemnable and should neither be spoken nor even thought of.
Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister’s OSD Dr Prabhleen Singh, Gurudwara Management Committee president Jasbir Singh and Head Granthi Giani Harcharan Singh were present on the occasion.
Later, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also visited the ancient Shri Mukteshwar Shiv Temple (Muktidham) in Chahila, where he offered prayers and performed jalabhishek, seeking divine blessings for the prosperity and well-being of the nation.
