Global Sikh Council proposes 11 suggestions to SGPC to observe martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji worldwide

GSC outlines ambitious plan to honour "Protector of Humanity" and highlight universal message of human rights

- PT News

The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has called upon the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to spearhead a comprehensive globally impactful programs to observe the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Ninth Nanak, revered as the "Protector of Humanity" (Dharm di Chadar).

In a detailed letter to SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, GSC President Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur has presented eleven key proposals designed to ensure the anniversary resonates internationally, amplifying Guru Sahib's timeless sacrifice for human rights, religious freedom and dignity.

GSC stated that Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s martyrdom was a watershed moment for human dignity. She emphasized that the GSC believes coordinated global efforts would prove crucial to bringing due international recognition to this supreme sacrifice and strengthening the Sikh Qaum's image as protectors of liberty and justice. "By engaging global leaders, institutions and the worldwide Sangat in understanding the profound depth of this sacrifice,” the GSC President stated, “particularly the torture endured by His three Sikh disciples alongside Him, we could resonate greater awareness about Gursikhi and Gurbani's message to the world against oppression.”