Date: 2026-04-18Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends heartfelt greetings on the Parkash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji
**Summary of Official Release: Greetings on Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji**
On April 18, 2026, Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, extended official greetings on the occasion of the Parkash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji.
**Key Highlights and Contributions:**
In a statement shared via the X platform, the Home Minister emphasized the fundamental pillars of Guru Angad Dev Ji’s life and legacy:
* **Core Values:** His life was centered on service, devotion, and social reform.
* **Propagation of Faith:** He played a pivotal role in spreading the Sikh faith, specifically through the development of the Gurmukhi script.
* **Social Equality:** He promoted unity and equality through the establishment and maintenance of the 'Langar' (community kitchen) tradition.
* **Enduring Influence:** The Minister noted that the Guru's teachings continue to serve as a guide for truth, dedication, and humanity.
**Administrative and Technical Data:**
* **Posting Date and Time:** 18 APR 2026, 11:06 AM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs
* **Release ID:** 2253202
* **Visitor Counter:** 240
* **Social Media Handle:** @AmitShah
* **Available Languages:** The release was made available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, and Gujarati.
* **Internal Reference Codes:** RK / RR / PS
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji: The second Sikh Guru whose Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) is commemorated for his contributions to social reform and the Sikh faith.
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued official greetings and highlighted the Guru's teachings on equality and unity.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary Union Ministry responsible for issuing the commemoration notice.
Gurmukhi script: The script developed by Guru Angad Dev Ji, highlighted as a key contribution to the propagation of the Sikh faith.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends heartfelt
greetings on the Parkash Purab of the second
Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Guru Angad Dev Ji made service, devotion and social reform
the fundamental pillars of his life
He propagated the Sikh faith through the development of the
Gurmukhi script and espoused the message of equality and
unity through the tradition of 'Langar'
His teachings continue to inspire us even today to walk the
path of truth, dedication, and humanity
Posted On: 18 APR 2026 11:06AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended heartfelt greetings on the
Parkash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji.
In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that Guru
Angad Dev Ji made service, devotion and social reform the fundamental pillars of his life. He said that
Guru Angad dev Ji propagated the Sikh faith through the development of the Gurmukhi script and
espoused the message of equality and unity through the tradition of 'Langar'. Shri Shah said that Guru
Angad Dev Ji’s teachings continue to inspire us even today to walk the path of truth, dedication, and
humanity.
गुरु अंगद दव जी न े सेवा, भ और समाज सुधार को अपने जीवन का मूल आधार बनाया। उने
गुरुमुखी लप के वकास के माध्यम से सख धम का प्रचार-प्रसार कया और लंगर परपं रा के माध्यम से
समानता और एकता का मंत्र दया। उनक वाणी आज भी हम साई, समपण और मानवता क राह पर
चलने क… pic.twitter.com/tUMF1WrM4F
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 18, 2026
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