On April 14, 2026, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, issued a formal statement extending greetings to the public on the occasion of Baisakhi and the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth.
The Minister highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of the day, commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He emphasized that the teachings of the Guru provide inspiration to pursue the path of truth, righteousness, and courage. Furthermore, the statement acknowledged Baisakhi as a celebration of the nation’s "annadatas" (farmers), praising their dedication and the prosperity they bring to India.
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* **Release Date and Time:** 14 April 2026, 12:46 PM
* **Source:** Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2251801
* **Visitor Counter:** 187
* **Reference Code:** RK/PR/PS/SC
* **Official Social Media Handle:** @AmitShah (X)
* **Multilingual Availability:** The release was made available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who extended greetings on the occasion of the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth and Baisakhi.
Khalsa Panth: The community of initiated Sikhs whose foundation day is celebrated as a significant historical and religious event.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji: The tenth Sikh Guru who established the Khalsa Panth.
Baisakhi: An auspicious festival celebrating the foundation of the Khalsa Panth and the harvest season for farmers.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings
on the foundation day of Khalsa Panth and
Baisakhi
This sacred day reminds us of the establishment of the
Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
On this auspicious occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings
to the Khalsa Panth and bow to the hard work of our
annadatas
Posted On: 14 APR 2026 12:46PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today
extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the foundation day of
the Khalsa Panth and Baisakhi.
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the
foundation day of the Khalsa Panth and the festival of Baisakhi. This sacred
day reminds us of the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji, an inspiration that gives us the courage to walk fearlessly on the path
of truth and righteousness. Baisakhi is also a celebration of the joy of our
hardworking farmers, whose dedication brings prosperity across the nation. On
this sacred and auspicious occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the
Khalsa Panth and bow to the tireless efforts of our annadatas.”
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ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਪੰ ਥ ਦੇ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਿਦਵਸ ਅਤੇ ਖੇ ਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਖ਼ੁ ਸ਼ਹਾਲੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਕ ਿਵਸਾਖੀ ਦੇ ਿਤਉਹਾਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱ ਖ ਲੱ ਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ।
ਅੱ ਜ ਦਾ ਿਦਨ ਸਾਨੂੰ ੀ ਗੁ ਰੂ ਗੋ ਿਬੰ ਦ ਿਸੰ ਘ ਜੀ ਵੱ ਲ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਪੰ ਥ ਦੀ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਦੀ ਯਾਦ ਿਦਵਾਉਦਾ ਹੈ । ਇੱ ਕ ਅਿਜਹਾ
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ਪਿਵੱ ਤਰ ਿਦਹਾੜਾ ਜੋ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਿਨਡਰਤਾ ਸੱ ਚਾਈ ਅਤੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਰਾਹ ਤੇ ਚੱ ਲਣ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰੇ ਰਣਾ ਿਦੰ ਦਾ ਹੈ ।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 14, 2026*****
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