The sacrifices of the Namdhari sect for the cause of India’s freedom, protection of faith and upholding of human values will remain etched in golden letters in the annals of Indian history, said Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, while addressing the state level martyrdom function organised at the Namdhari Shaheedi Memorial, Malerkotla, in memory of 66 Namdhari martyrs.
The Cabinet Minister said that the Namdhari sect stands as a living example of simplicity, truthfulness, humility and sacrifice. He said the path shown by Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji gave a new direction to the country’s freedom movement. He added that history bears testimony to the fact that the spark of awareness against British rule rose from this sacred land of Malerkotla.
He said, the valour and sacrifice of the 66 Namdhari martyr Singhs were not limited to any one religious sect but formed the foundation of the national struggle for independence. These sacrifices continue to serve as a source of inspiration for the present generation to move forward on the path of truth, integrity and service to the nation.
The Cabinet Minister said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will fulfil every directive and service entrusted to it with humility and commitment. He urged the sangat to follow the path shown by the Gurus and the Namdhari sect and to contribute meaningfully towards rebuilding a Rangla Punjab.
The function was organised under the patronage of Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji, during which MLA Amargarh Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra and Namdhari Surinder Singh also addressed the gathering. The sangat paid floral tributes to the 66 Namdhari martyrs and took pledge to follow the path shown by them.
Prominent amongst others who were present included MLA Dr. Jameel Ur Rahman, MLA Samrala Jagtar Singh Dialpura, Deputy Commissioner Viraj S. Tirkey, SSP Gagan Ajit Singh, ADC Navreet Kaur Sekhon, SP Satpal Sharma and SDM Gurmeet Kumar Bansal.