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Biden, Harris send greetings on Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary

Sending their warmest wishes on the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris on Monday said the founder of Sikhism's timeless and universal message of compassion and unity can inspire and help Americans heal as people and as a nation. "On this day, let us all remind ourselves that Guru Nanak's timeless and universal message of compassion and unity can inspire and help us heal as people and as a nation," Biden and Harris said in a joint statement. They sent extended their warmest greetings to Sikhs in the US and around the world as they observe the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

The President-elect and the Vice President-elect said that for more than five centuries, Guru Nanak's teachings on spiritual enlightenment, service to humanity, and moral integrity have endured and are embodied each day by Sikhs in America and around the world, as was seen during this challenging year. "We are grateful to all of the Sikh Americans who continue to stand by their neighbours as essential workers of the pandemic, and who open their hearts and community kitchens in their gurdwaras to prepare, serve, and deliver countless meals for people most in need," they said. "And during the summer of protest, we saw Sikhs of all ages marching peacefully for racial and gender equality, religious pluralism, and fidelity to truth and justice core tenets of the Sikh faith and central to who we all are as Americans," Biden and Harris said in the statement.

In a separate statement issue in Ottawa, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was an important day for Sikh Canadians.

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Hardeep Singh Puri among 10 newly elected and re-elected members of Rajya Sabha

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri among 10 newly elected and re-elected members of Rajya Sabha from UP, Uttarakhand and Karnataka who were administered oath in Chamber of the Upper House on Monday

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Annapurna idol stolen a century ago on its way back to Varanasi: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the statuette of the Annapurna deity that was stolen over a century ago is on its way back to its original home in Varanasi. While addressing the public during Dev Deepawali Mahotsav in Varanasi, PM Modi said, "The statuette of the Annapurna deity which was stolen over 100 years ago is now on its way back here. It is a matter of great fortune that Mata Annapurna will come back to her original home."

 

Prime Minister said that the statues of deities are part of "our priceless legacy."

 

"It is true that if so much effort was made earlier, the country would have got back many such idols. But some people have different thinking. For us, heritage means the country's heritage but for some people, heritage means their name and their family's name. For us, heritage means our culture, our faith. For them, heritage means their own statues, their family photos," he added.

 

Prime Minister also paid tributes to all those who have laid their lives for the nation.

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LIVE: PM Narendra Modi at Dev Deepawali Mahotsav in Varanasi

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PM Modi celebrates 'Dev Deepawali' in Varanasi

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Statues of deities part of our priceless legacy: PM Modi in Varanasi

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Modi govt authoritarian; wont go to Burari: Farmers

The agitating farmers on Monday accused the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of being communal, fascist and authoritarian, and rejected the government's demand to assemble at the Sant Nirankari ground in Burari to stage their protest. Addressing a press conference here at the Delhi-Haryana border in Singhu, Darshan Pal, President of the Krantikari Kisan Union's Punjab chapter, said, "The Modi government speaks something else on face but has a dagger on its side. The BJP is a communal, fascist and authoritarian."

 

Pal said that the farmers will hold another meeting to strengthen the movement.

 

"We reject the proposal. We have come here to tell our story and we won't step back," he said, rejecting the offer of the government to move to the Burari ground for the protest.

 

Activist Yogendra Yadav also addressed the press conference and described the farmers' protest as a "historic" moment. Yadav said, "This is happening after 31 years. Previously, Mahendra Singh Tikait had brought the farmers together."

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PM Modi, CM Adityanath offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Dev Deepawali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the occasion of Dev Deepawali on Monday. They travelled from Domari Ghat to Lalita Ghat on a boat to reach the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. During the tour, the Prime Minister is expected to attend Dev Deepawali celebrations, undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor project and also visit the Sarnath archaeological site.

 

The 73 km stretch of the newly widened and six-laned NH-19, made with a total outlay of Rs 2,447 crore, reduced the travel time between Prayagraj and Varanasi by one hour.

 

Ghats of Varanasi have been decorated ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on the occasion of Dev Deepawali. The stairs of the ghats are decorated with flowers and a red carpet, while artists created rangolis and painted pots. As per the officials, arrangements have been made up to light 11 lakh diyas on the banks of the river.

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LIVE: PM Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi