Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare 550th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev as “National Tolerance Day”.
The Chief Minister in a letter to the Prime Minister sought that the auspicious day be declared National Tolerance Day for the re-dedication of people to Sri Guru Nanak Dev’s message of love, compassion and tolerance.
“Since the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev are as relevant today as they were in his times, the 550th Parkash Utsav, to be observed on November 12 this year, should be declared as National Tolerance Day as a befitting tribute to the great Master”, the Chief Minister said.
He suggested to observe the birth anniversary of first Guru in this manner every year thereafter.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that Sri Guru Nanak Dev, during his lifetime, traveled far and wide, spreading the message of inclusion and tolerance, besides setting up a unique spiritual and social platform based on equality, fraternal love, goodness and virtue.
The fundamental beliefs of Sikhism, as articulated by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, included equality of mankind, engaging in selfless service, striving for social justice for the benefit and prosperity of all, articulated as ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’, he pointed out.
The 1st Guru was thus an epitome of love, compassion and tolerance, CM added.
