Rami Ranger lauds Indian govt's efforts to spread Sikh teachings

UK-based businessman Rami Ranger, a prominent member of the Indian community has commended the efforts of Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spread and promote the teachings of Sikh religion and its Gurus. Ranger said that no one in the world is promoting the teachings of Sikh Gurus like Government of India lead by PM Modi is doing. 

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Rami Ranger lauds PM Modi

"No one in the world can or is promoting and spreading the teachings of Sikh Gurus in the world like the Government of India lead by Modi ji. Our Gurus are receiving unparalleled respect in a secular India due to their teachings and sacrifices of for India. The Government of India is promoting no other faith like the Sikh faith," he said.

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In addition, Ranger pointed out to the Indian missions in over 150 countries is celebrating the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. Ranger was recently nominated to the House of Lords the Upper House of British Parliament, by former Prime Minister Theresa May. He also stated that Sikhs should move beyond 1984 anti-Sikh riots which is tarnishing the image of India. 

"Some Sikhs are spinning the 1984 riots created by the Congress government. How long should we continue to keep reopening our old wounds? Should we damage the psyche of our next generation too? We must draw a line under the 1984 riots and move on rather than repeatedly damaging ourselves with anti-India rhetoric," he said. 

"Please do pass my messages to Khalistanis who unlike Sikh Gurus use the protection of foreign passports to attack India," Ranger added.

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Dr Raminder Ranger CBE aka Dr Rami Ranger is also the chairman of the British Sikh Association. The Association earlier this year signed a memorandum with the Hashoo Group of Pakistan to develop infrastructure along the Kartarpur corridor.

Mann Ki Baat and 550th Prakash Purab Of Guru Nanak Dev

During his 58th 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Diwali. The Prime Minister also briefly spoke about the 550th Prakash Purab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which will be celebrated across the world on November 12. PM Modi stated the significance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings.

In his address, PM Modi said that "November 12 is the day, when, the whole world will celebrate the 550th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Today not only India but the whole world is witnessing the impact of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. There are many Sikh brothers and sisters across the world who are completely dedicated to the teachings and beliefs of Guru Nanak."

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(With ANI Inputs)