PM Highlights Government Efforts for Justice and Welfare of the Sikh Community
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration, marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. He emphasized the government's commitment to the Sikh community, citing the reopening of 1984 riot cases and providing additional compensation to affected families. Key achievements mentioned include the safe return of 'saroops' (Guru Granth Sahib) from Afghanistan and the use of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to offer relief to persecuted Sikhs and Hindus from neighboring countries. The PM also noted the removal of thousands of blacklisted names of Sikhs to facilitate their integration.
Key Points
- The government commemorated the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to reopen and investigate closed cases related to the 1984 riots.
- The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) is being used to provide citizenship to persecuted Sikhs from Afghanistan.
- The government successfully facilitated the return of Shri Guru Granth Sahib (saroops) from conflict zones in Afghanistan.
- Rehabilitation packages have been implemented for Sikh families from Jammu and Kashmir.
Exam Facts
- Guru Tegh Bahadur is the 9th Sikh Guru, known as 'Hind-Di-Chadar'.
- The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) facilitates citizenship for persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- The 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur was the occasion for the PM's address.
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