Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the unprecedented and supreme sacrifice by Chotta Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh along with Mata Gujri Ji will inspire the coming generations to fight against tyranny, oppression and injustice.
The Chief Minister, who paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib here today, eulogized the supreme sacrifice of Chotta Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri ji adding that these sacrifices were unprecedented in the annals of the history of mankind across the globe.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the entire Punjab observes this month as ‘month of mourning’ as the chotta sahibzadas were bricked alive by the tyrant rulers during these days. He said the entire world was proud of this unique and unparalleled sacrifice which was a matter of great honor not for the Punjabis, our countrymen but everyone living across the globe.
The Chief Minister said that every inch of land in this region was highly sacred due to which people are coming in large numbers to pay obeisance at this holy place. He said that since time immemorial Shaheedi Jor Mel is held annually as a mark of respect to eulogize the supreme sacrifice of the sons and mother of the tenth Sikh Guru.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the entire world is paying glowing tributes to Chotta Sahibzadas for their unparalleled sacrifice in the history of the world. The Chief Minister said that the sahibzadas had inherited the traits of valor and selfless service from Dashmesh Pitaah, who fought relentlessly for the sake of humanity.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said the history of Punjab was replete with countless sacrifices that had derived inspiration from our great Gurus like Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji who laid down their lives for the sake of country and mankind.
He underlined the need for making younger generations aware of this supreme sacrifice to inspire them to make selfless sacrifices for the country. The Chief Minister also recalled that during his stint as Lok Sabha Member, the house had paid tributes to chotta sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh ji on their martyrdom day after he had pursued the matter with then Lok Sabha Speaker.
He said that Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the Chotta Sahibazadas of tenth master of Sikhs Sri Guru Gobind Singh, attained martyrdom at a tender age adding that they showed exemplary courage and fearlessness to stand up against the might of the Mughal Governor of Sirhind.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that they are blessed to have got the opportunity to serve the state and its people adding that no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause as the state government is following the footsteps of great Sikh Gurus and martyrs to ensure the well being of every section of the society.