Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took some time off from his election marketing campaign to offer prayers at Kanpur’s Gumti Gurdwara together with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
“Prayed at Gurdwara Sri Kirtangarh Sahib, Gumti, Kanpur. It is often distinctive to arrive to a Gurdwara. The views and beliefs of the respected Sikh Gurus continue to keep illuminating humanity and providing energy to tens of millions,” PM Modi posted on X.
Prayed at Gurudwara Sri Kirtangarh Sahib, Gumti, Kanpur. It is often special to appear to a Gurudwara. The feelings and ideals of the respected Sikh Gurus preserve illuminating humanity and offering toughness to thousands and thousands. pic.twitter.com/y0Eu46vezX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Might 4, 2024
Right after Delhi, Kanpur was worst hit by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The spouse and children members of many victims have seriously criticised the Congress for not punishing the perpetrators of the attacks, although at the same time, praising PM Modi for supplying a therapeutic contact.
“We experienced shed all hope of getting justice but immediately after PM Modi arrived to electric power in 2014, items moved fairly quickly. Numerous scenarios of Kanpur riots have been solved, the culprits have been set at the rear of bars, and the victims have gained Rs 5 lakh compensation,” said Harjit Singh, a resident of Kanpur’s Ashok Nagar who missing his father and uncle in the 1984 riots.
Final month, whilst addressing an election rally in Maharashtra’s Nanded, PM Modi shown many considerable initiatives that his governing administration has carried out for the welfare of the Sikhs, which include bringing back Expert Granth Sahib from Afghanistan and facilitating the Kartarpur Corridor.
“We are guided by the concepts of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. More than the decades, we have celebrated the 550th birth anniversary of Expert Nanak Dev Ji, the 400th delivery anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, and the 350th birth anniversary of Expert Gobind Singh Ji,” PM Modi claimed.