President Murmu extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti, emphasises equality and compassion

President Droupadi Murmu greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak’s birthday, saying that the founder of Sikhism taught the principles of equality and the oneness of God.

In a message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad, especially our Sikh brothers and sisters. This occasion inspires us to adopt the ideals and values of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and guides us towards building a better society.”

The President said that Guru Nanak’s message teaches us that living a life based on truth, justice, and compassion is the true measure of success, and his teachings emphasise the oneness of God and human equality. “He inspires us to live with honesty and to share resources with one another. On this occasion, let us imbibe the ideals of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in our lives and follow the path shown by him to build a more peaceful and prosperous nation,” Murmu said.