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CGI joined Virasat-e-Khalsa to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur
Acting Consul General Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh reflected on Guru Sahib’s unwavering courage and his unparalleled sacrifice for the protection of faith and humanity.
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Prabhjot Paul Singh - Mon, 24, Nov 2025
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Public representatives and revered religious scholars also joined this sacred moment, alongside followers of the Sikh Panth who came in deep reverence. Public representatives and revered religious scholars also joined this sacred moment, alongside followers of the Sikh Panth who came in deep reverence. / Prabhjot Paul Singh
Marked by solemnity, religious fervor, and sanctity, the Consulate General of India in Toronto joined Virasat-e-Khalsa in commemorating the 350th anniversary of the unprecedented martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, while eulogizing his extraordinary courage, unwavering faith, and supreme sacrifice.
The event, held in Brampton, the largest home of the Indian community in Ontario, started with soulful shabad kirtan by Professor Paramjit Singh and his group amidst flowing crowds of devotees and the vibrant diaspora gathering in heartfelt devotion. Public representatives and revered religious scholars also joined this sacred moment, alongside followers of the Sikh Panth who came in deep reverence.
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life epitomized courage and compassion. He is universally admired for his courage and unwavering commitment to his principles as well as ideals. His supreme sacrifice was for humanity so that everyone could live a dignified life of his or her own belief and thought without ever being pressured to abandon their faith and belief.
Scholars and social and religious leaders who attended and spoke at the event held that the 350th Shaheedi Samagam offered a solemn and reflective occasion for the community. The organizers had invited dignitaries and members of the diaspora to honor his sacrifices, revisit his teachings, and draw inspiration from his enduring message of compassion, bravery, and unwavering commitment to righteousness.
Acting Consul General Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh reflected on Guru Sahib’s unwavering courage and his unparalleled sacrifice for the protection of faith and humanity. Consul Girish Juneja conducted the event that also witnessed recognition of outstanding diaspora members—Lajpat Rai Prashar, who gave a call for reviving the spirit of Punjab and Punjabiyat; Kuldip Singh Bacchher, father of Chancellor of Waterloo University, Jagdeep Singh Bacchher; Vishal Khanna of Sai Dham food bank; and Prof. Paramjeet Singh, a teacher, musician, and singer—for their dedication to public service and their meaningful contributions to society.
The presence of prominent public representatives, including Dr. Surjit Singh Bhabhra, Amarjot Sandhu MPP, Inderjeet Singh Bal, and Vidya Bhushan Dhar. Inderjeet Bal traced the history leading to the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, while Vidya Bhushan Dhar, a Kashmiri Pandit, recalled that Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed himself not only for the survival of Kashmiri Pandits but for a secular humanity. Dr. Raj of Delhi, through a remote message, talked about Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur and his great sacrifice.
The exceptional turnout and the commemoration that culminated with the staging of plays on the ninth Sikh Guru stood out as a significant and powerfully resonant event.
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