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Sonia, Rahul greet nation on Guru Govind Singh's 'Prakash Parv'

| | Jan 05, 2017, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi have greeted the nation on the occasion of Guru Govind Singh Jayanti.

"Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi has paid obeisance to 10th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji as the Nation celebrates 350th Prakash Parv. Smt. Gandhi said that Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji was not only creator of the gracious "Khalsa” but was a renowned piritual master, warrior, poet & philosopher," Congress tweets read.

"He sacrificed his entire life at the altar of safeguarding the rights of underprivileged and fought against injustice, tyranny and social differences, she added. It is a day to rededicate ourselves to the ideals of equality, brotherhood and compassion as epitomised by Guru Gobind Singhji, she said," subsequent tweets added.

"His profound message of leading an honest, truthful and virtuous life continues to guide and inspire entire humanity, she said," another tweet read.

Party vice President and Gandhi scion, Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Guru Gobind Singhji's life &his teachings embody the spirit of courage,sacrifice &service.On his 350th Prakash Parv my greetings to everyone."

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